Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in html2ps before 1.0b6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the "include file" SSI directive. NOTE: this issue only might be a vulnerability in limited scenarios, such as if html2ps is invoked by a web application, or if a user-assisted attacker provides filenames whose contents could cause a denial of service, such as certain devices.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Html2Ps Project | Html2Ps | <= 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=548633
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/81614/html2ps-1.0-beta5-File-Disclosure.htmExploit
- http://user.it.uu.se/~jan/html2ps-1.0b7.tar.gzPatch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:161
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/05/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36524
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=526513
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=548633
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/81614/html2ps-1.0-beta5-File-Disclosure.htmExploit
- http://user.it.uu.se/~jan/html2ps-1.0b7.tar.gzPatch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:161
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/05/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36524
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5067?
CVE-2009-5067 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in html2ps before 1.0b6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the "include file" SSI directive. NOTE: this issue only might be a vuln...
How severe is CVE-2009-5067?
CVE-2009-5067 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5067?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Html2Ps Project Html2Ps.