Pablo FTP Server LIST "dot dot" directory traversal

pablo-ftp-directory-traversal (9647) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Pablo Software Solutions FTP Server could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the FTP server. A remote attacker who has successfully authenticated with the FTP Server could issue a LIST command followed by "dot dot" sequences (\..\) to traverse directories and view file and directory listings outside of the FTP root directory.

Platforms Affected:

  • Pablo Software Solutions, Pablo FTP Server 1.0 Build 9

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Pablo's FTP Server (1.0 Build 010 or later), available from the Pablo Software Solutions Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Obtain Information

References:

Reported:

Jul 22, 2002

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