Vulnerability Description
Absolute path directory traversal vulnerability in (a) MERAK Mail Server for Windows 8.3.8r with before IceWarp Web Mail 5.6.1 and (b) VisNetic MailServer before 8.5.0.5 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a full Windows path and drive letter in the (1) language parameter in accounts/inc/include.php and (2) lang_settings parameter in admin/inc/include.php, which is not properly sanitized by the securepath function, a related issue to CVE-2005-4556.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield | Visnetic Mail Server | 8.3.5 |
| Icewarp | Web Mail | 5.6.0 |
| Merak | Mail Server | 8.3.8r |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18953ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18966ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-12/advisory/ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-14/advisory/ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016513
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016514
- http://www.osvdb.org/27328
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440297/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440302/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19002ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19007
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2825
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2826
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27773
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18953ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0817?
CVE-2006-0817 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Absolute path directory traversal vulnerability in (a) MERAK Mail Server for Windows 8.3.8r with before IceWarp Web Mail 5.6.1 and (b) VisNetic MailServer before 8.5.0.5 allows remote attackers to inc...
How severe is CVE-2006-0817?
CVE-2006-0817 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-2006-0817?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server, Icewarp Web Mail, Merak Mail Server.