CVE-2006-4000: Medium severity Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2006
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/previewemail.cgi in Barracuda Spam Firewall (BSF) 3.3.01.001 through 3.3.03.053 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall=3.3.01.001
Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall=3.3.03.053
Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall=3.3.03.055

Event History

Aug 5, 2006
CVE Published
01:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4000?

CVE-2006-4000 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How does CVE-2006-4000 work?

CVE-2006-4000 exploits directory traversal by allowing attackers to use '..' in the file parameter to read arbitrary files on the server.

3

What versions of Barracuda Spam Firewall are affected by CVE-2006-4000?

CVE-2006-4000 affects Barracuda Spam Firewall versions 3.3.01.001, 3.3.03.053, and 3.3.03.055.

4

How do I fix CVE-2006-4000?

To fix CVE-2006-4000, update to the latest version of Barracuda Spam Firewall that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2006-4000?

CVE-2006-4000 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who can manipulate the file parameter of the vulnerable CGI script.

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