CVE-2006-2021: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Apr 25 2006(Updated: )
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in recordings/misc/audio.php in the Asterisk Recording Interface (ARI) web interface in Asterisk@Home before 2.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary MP3, WAV, and GSM files via a full pathname in the recording parameter. NOTE: this issue can also be used to determine existence of files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Asterisk | <=2.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securiweb.net/wiki/Ressources/AvisDeSecurite/2006.1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17641
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19744
- http://www.osvdb.org/24806
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/750
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1457
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25996
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431655/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2021?
CVE-2006-2021 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive file contents.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2021?
To fix CVE-2006-2021, users should upgrade to Asterisk@Home version 2.8 or later, which resolves the absolute path traversal vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-2021?
CVE-2006-2021 affects all users of Asterisk@Home versions prior to 2.8 using the Asterisk Recording Interface web interface.
What type of files can be accessed via CVE-2006-2021?
CVE-2006-2021 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary MP3, WAV, and GSM files through a crafted request.
What component of Asterisk@Home is vulnerable in CVE-2006-2021?
The vulnerability in CVE-2006-2021 resides in the recordings/misc/audio.php component of the Asterisk Recording Interface.
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