Sun Java System Application Server (SJSAS) 7 through 8.1 and Web Server (SJSWS) 6.0 and 6.1 allows remote authenticated users to read files outside of the "document root directory" via a direct request using a UTF-8 encoded URI.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28061
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3020
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19200
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-204.htm
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102521-1
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016597
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016596