Xerox DocuCentre / WorkCentre Postscript Interpreter Traversal (XRX05-001)

high Nessus Plugin ID 18266

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Synopsis

The remote web server is prone to a directory traversal attack.

Description

According to its model number and software versions, the remote host is a Xerox Document Centre or WorkCentre device in which the PostScript interpreter may allow unauthorized access to the underlying directory structure. Using a specially crafted PostScript file, an attacker could exploit this flaw and gain access to sensitive files on the affected device, including its encrypted password file.

Solution

Apply the appropriate patches as described in the Xerox security bulletins.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 18266

File Name: xerox_xrx05_001.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 5/16/2005

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/h:xerox:workcentre, cpe:/h:xerox:document_centre

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/24/2005

Reference Information

BID: 12335

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