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JRun directory traversal

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Attempts directory traversal attack

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

This host is running the Allaire JRun web server. Versions 2.3.3, 3.0, and
3.1 are vulnerable to a directory traversal attack. This permits a potential
intruder to view the contents of any file on the system.

Solution: The vendor has addressed this issue in Macromedia Product Security
Bulletin MPSB01-17. Please upgrade to the latest version of JRun available
from http://www.allaire.com/

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 3666

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2002 Digital Defense Inc.

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