# CVE-2004-2640: Directory traversal vulnerability in lstat.cgi in LinuxStat before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) ..

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-12-04 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in lstat.cgi in LinuxStat before 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via (1) .. (dot dot) sequences or (2) absolute paths to the template parameter.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17833
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=277371
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11517
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1011920
- http://www.osvdb.org/11103
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12963
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24703

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