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ICECast directory traversal flaw

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check icecast version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server runs a version of ICECast, an open source
streaming audio server, which is version 1.3.10 or older.

These versions are affected by a directory traversal flaw.

A possible hacker could send specially crafted URL to view arbitrary files
on the system.

*** Nessus reports this vulnerability using only
*** information that was gathered.

Solution : Upgrade to a newer version.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 2932

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 David Maciejak

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