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Linksys Wireless Internet Camera File Disclosure

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Tests for the Linksys CGI Disclosure

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The Linksys Wireless Internet Camera contains a CGI that permits remote
attackers to disclosue sensitive files stored on the server.

A possible hacker may use this CGI to disclosue the password file and from it
the password used by the root use (the MD5 value).

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10533

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Noam Rathaus

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