# CVE-2006-4003: The config method in Henrik Storner Hobbit monitor before 4.1.2p2 permits access to files outside of the intended configuration directory, w

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-08-07 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The config method in Henrik Storner Hobbit monitor before 4.1.2p2 permits access to files outside of the intended configuration directory, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via requests to the hobbitd daemon on port 1984/tcp.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3139
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28204
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442036/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19317
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=436594&group_id=128058
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21317

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