Title: IBM Tivoli Directory Server ldacgi.exe Template Parameter Traversal Arbitrary File Access
Info
Disclosure
Aug 02, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Aug 02, 2004
Solution
Unknown
Description
IBM Directory Server contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the ldacgi.exe program not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the "Template" variable.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 3.2.2 Fix Pack 4 (APAR IR53631), 4.1 Fix Pack 3 (APAR IR52692) or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.