Cerberus FTP "dot dot" directory traversal
| cerberus-ftp-directory-traversal (7004) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Grant Averett's Cerberus FTP Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the server. An attacker can issue a command followed by "dot dot" sequences (/../) to traverse directories and download files outside of the FTP root directory.
Consequences:
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- Grant Averett's Web site: Cerberus FTP Server.
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, Windows NT focus 21 Aug 2001: Cerberus FTP Server Directory Traversal.
- CVE-2001-1295: Directory traversal vulnerability in Cerberus FTP Server 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the CD command.
- OSVDB ID: 5434: Cerberus FTP Server Arbitrary File Access
Platforms Affected:
- Grant Averett Cerberus FTP Server 1.5
Reported:
Aug 21, 2001
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