Vulnerability Description
wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL containing a ".." that resolves to the IP address of the malicious server, which bypasses wget's filtering for ".." sequences.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Wget | 1.8 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=261755ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110269474112384&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012472
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-771.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11871ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18420
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/145-1/
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=261755ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110269474112384&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1012472
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-771.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11871ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18420
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1487?
CVE-2004-1487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL containing a ".." that resolves to the IP address of the malicious server, which bypasses wge...
How severe is CVE-2004-1487?
CVE-2004-1487 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1487?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Wget.