CVE-2016-1231: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Jan 12 2016(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the HTTP file-serving module (mod_http_files) in Prosody 0.9.x before 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in an unspecified path.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.0 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.1 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.2 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.3 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.4 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.5 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.6 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.7 | |
| Prosody | =0.9.8 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.prosody.im/prosody-0-9-9-security-release/
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175829.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-January/175868.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3439
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/08/5
- https://prosody.im/issues/issue/520
- https://prosody.im/security/advisory_20160108-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1231?
CVE-2016-1231 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1231?
To fix CVE-2016-1231, upgrade Prosody to version 0.9.9 or later to patch the directory traversal vulnerability.
Which versions of Prosody are affected by CVE-2016-1231?
CVE-2016-1231 affects Prosody versions 0.9.0 through 0.9.8.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-1231?
Vulnerable systems include specific versions of Fedora and Debian Linux that are running affected versions of Prosody.
Can CVE-2016-1231 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1231 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the HTTP file-serving module.
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