EFTP "dot dot dot" directory traversal
| eftp-dot-directory-traversal (7699) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Encrypted FTP (EFTP) could allow a remote attacker traverse directories on the Web server. A remote attacker can use the CWD command followed by special "dot dot" sequences (in the form ...) to view arbitrary files and directories on the Web server.
Platforms Affected:
- Khamil Landross & Zack Jones, EFTP 2.0.8.346
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of EFTP (2.0.8.348 or later) available from the EFTP web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Dec 13 2001 - 04:59:43 CST, EFTP 2.0.8.346 directory content disclosure at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-12/0134.html.
- EFTP Web site, EFTP Release History at http://www.eftp.org/releasehistory.html.
- EFTP Web site, ENCRYPTED FTP Main Page at http://www.eftp.org/.
- BID-3691: EFTP Directory Traversal Vulnerability
- CVE-2001-1193: Directory traversal vulnerability in EFTP 2.0.8.346 allows local users to read directories via a ... (modified dot dot) in the CWD command.
- OSVDB ID: 2003: EFTP CWD Arbitrary Directory Access
- US-CERT VU#413875: EFTP does not adequately validate user input thereby allowing directory traversal
Reported:
Dec 13, 2001
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