16813 : Microsoft ASP.NET FileStream Method Nonexistent File Request Path Disclosure
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Timeline

Disclosure Date Exploit Publish Date
2005-05-18 2005-05-18

Description

Web Services running on ASP.NET framework contains a flaw that may lead to an internal system path disclosure. The issue is triggered on the event of a file error, the FileStream method may return an error message faultstring which will disclose the full path of the requested file resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue, however the vendor plans to include a fix in the next release or service pack. It is possible to correct the flaw by following secure programming practices that the vendor addressed in a description of security considerations for ASP.NET web applications, see references for the URL.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
ASP.NET
Watch-list
1.1

References

Credit

  • Shreeraj Shah - shreerajnet-square.com - Net-Square Solutions pvt. ltd

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