CVE-2001-1108
Description
SnapStream PVS 1.2a's web interface allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal.
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SnapStream PVS 1.2a's web interface allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal.
Vulnerability
SnapStream Personal Video Station (PVS) version 1.2a for Microsoft Windows contains a directory traversal vulnerability in its HTTP interface, which runs on port 8129. Attackers can exploit this by crafting a web request using ../ sequences to navigate outside the web root directory [1].
Exploitation
An attacker needs network access to the SnapStream PVS web interface. They can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted URL containing ../ sequences to traverse directories and access arbitrary files on the server's filesystem [1]. An example URL provided is http://home.victim.com:8080/../../../../autoexec.bat [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files from the server, potentially disclosing confidential information. If exploited in conjunction with Bugtraq ID 3101, an attacker can also obtain the administrative password for Snapstream [1].
Mitigation
No specific patched version or release date is disclosed in the available references. Users are advised to consult SnapStream for further information regarding this vulnerability [1].
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:snapstream:pvs:1.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:snapstream:pvs:1.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 1.2a
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- www.securityfocus.com/bid/3100nvdExploitVendor Advisory
- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0606.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- discuss.snapstream.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/000216.htmlnvd
- www.osvdb.org/2080nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6917nvd
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