Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the list_directory function in Icecast 1.3.12 allows remote attackers to determine if a directory exists via a .. (dot dot) in the GET request, which returns different error messages depending on whether the directory exists or not.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- icecast server 1.3.12 - Directory Traversal Information Disclosure EDB-21602 · remote · Jul 9, 2002 · verified
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References
- 5189 vdb-entry
- icecast-dotdot-information-disclosure(9530) vdb-entry
- 20020709 VANED LABS: icecast filesystem disclosure mailing-list