Description
wget 1.8.x and 1.9.x allows a remote malicious web server to overwrite certain files via a redirection URL containing a ".." that resolves to the IP address of the malicious server, which bypasses wget's filtering for ".." sequences.
Product(s):
- GNU wget 1.8.1
- GNU wget 1.8.2
- GNU wget 1.8
- GNU wget 1.9.1
- GNU wget 1.9
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-1487, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-1487 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.