Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the third party tool from NetIQ, as used to secure the iSeries AS/400 FTP server, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files, including those from qsys.lib, via ".." sequences in a GET request. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue, saying that "neither NetIQ Security Manager nor our iSeries Security Solutions are vulnerable.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netiq | Pssecure | 7.5 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013810ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/15791
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/396628Exploit
- http://www.venera.com/downloads/Canonicalization_problems_in_iSeries_FTP_securitExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20260
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013810ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/15791
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/396628Exploit
- http://www.venera.com/downloads/Canonicalization_problems_in_iSeries_FTP_securitExploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20260
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1244?
CVE-2005-1244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in the third party tool from NetIQ, as used to secure the iSeries AS/400 FTP server, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files, including those from qsys.lib,...
How severe is CVE-2005-1244?
CVE-2005-1244 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netiq Pssecure.