Sophos.Web.Protection.Appliance.Remote.File.Disclosure

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote File Disclosure vulnerability in Sophos Web Appliance.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient sanitizing of user supplied inputs in the application when parsing HTTP requests. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to view arbitrary local files within the context of the application, via a crafted HTTP request.

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Sophos Web Appliance 3.7.8.2

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Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118969.aspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)