Re: [Full-disclosure] Facebook Attach EXE Vulnerability

[Dan Ballance <tzewang.dorje@xxxxxxxxx>]

Is this for real? If so, this is a huge scandal imho. Such a simple error
for a Facebook developer to make.
On 27 Oct 2011 13:53, "Nathan Power" <np@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> 1. Summary:
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> When using the Facebook 'Messages' tab, there is a feature to attach a
> file.
> Using this feature normally, the site won't allow a user to attach an
> executable file.
> A bug was discovered to subvert this security mechanisms. Note, you do NOT
> have
> to be friends with the user to send them a message with an attachment.
>
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> Read the rest of this advisory here:
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> http://www.securitypentest.com/2011/10/facebook-attach-exe-vulnerability.html
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>
> Enjoy :)
>
>
> Nathan Power
> www.securitypentest.com
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