HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2006-5596

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.

Vulnerability Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Aep NetworksSmartgate Ssl Server4.3b

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2006-5596?

CVE-2006-5596 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.

How severe is CVE-2006-5596?

CVE-2006-5596 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-2006-5596?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aep Networks Smartgate Ssl Server.