Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) in Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary empty files via a .. (dot dot) in the recipient field.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswitch | Imserver | <= 2.0.8.1 |
| Ipswitch | Instant Messaging | <= 2.0.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/ipsimene-adv.txtExploit
- http://aluigi.org/poc/ipsimene.zipExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3697
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487748/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27677
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/ipsimene-adv.txtExploit
- http://aluigi.org/poc/ipsimene.zipExploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3697
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487748/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27677
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0946?
CVE-2008-0946 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the IM Server (aka IMserve or IMserver) in Ipswitch Instant Messaging (IM) 2.0.8.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary empty files vi...
How severe is CVE-2008-0946?
CVE-2008-0946 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0946?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ipswitch Imserver, Ipswitch Instant Messaging.