CVE-2008-2779
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CVE-2008-2779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Home 8.2.0 Build 02.26.2008.4 and CuteFTP Pro 8.2.0 Build 04.01.2008.1 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.. EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in GlobalSCAPE CuteFTP Home 8.2.0 Build 02.26.2008.4 and CuteFTP Pro 8.2.0 Build 04.01.2008.1 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related issue to CVE-2002-1345. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Globalscape | Cuteftp | 8.2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29760Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29760Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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