Path Equivalence: 'file.name' (Internal Dot)
Incomplete Variant
Structure: Simple
Description
The product accepts path input in the form of internal dot ('file.ordir') without appropriate validation, which can lead to ambiguous path resolution and allow an attacker to traverse the file system to unintended locations or access arbitrary files.
Common Consequences 1
Scope: ConfidentialityIntegrity
Impact: Read Files or DirectoriesModify Files or Directories
Applicable Platforms
Languages:
Not Language-Specific : Undetermined
Modes of Introduction
Implementation
Functional Areas
- File Processing
Affected Resources
- File or Directory
Related Weaknesses
Taxonomy Mapping
- PLOVER
- Software Fault Patterns
Notes
RelationshipAn improper attempt to remove the internal dots from the string could lead to Incorrect Behavior Order: Validate Before Filter (Incorrect Behavior Order: Validate Before Filter).