CVE-2006-3534: High severity NullSoft Shoutcast Server vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2006
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in Nullsoft SHOUTcast DSP before 1.9.6 filters directory traversal sequences before decoding, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via encoded dot dot (%2E%2E) sequences in an HTTP GET request for a file path containing "/content".

Affected Software

19 affected components
NullSoft Shoutcast Server<=1.9.5
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.7.1
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.2
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.3
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.3
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.9
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.9
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.9
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.9
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.9
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.8.9
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.2
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.2
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.4
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.4
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.4
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.5
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.5
NullSoft Shoutcast Server=1.9.5

Event History

Jul 12, 2006
CVE Published
09:05 PM
Jul 13, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3534?

CVE-2006-3534 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3534?

To fix CVE-2006-3534, upgrade Nullsoft SHOUTcast DSP to version 1.9.6 or later, which includes proper input validation.

3

What causes CVE-2006-3534?

CVE-2006-3534 is caused by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit unfiltered HTTP GET requests.

4

Which versions of Nullsoft SHOUTcast are affected by CVE-2006-3534?

CVE-2006-3534 affects Nullsoft SHOUTcast DSP versions prior to 1.9.6, including multiple earlier versions.

5

Can CVE-2006-3534 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2006-3534 can lead to data breaches if exploited, as it allows unauthorized access to arbitrary files on the server.

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