Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Core FTP client 2.1 Build 1565 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Core Ftp | Core Ftp | 2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30389Vendor Advisory
- http://vuln.sg/coreftp211565-en.htmlExploit
- http://www.coreftp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6078Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29362
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1643/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42605
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30389Vendor Advisory
- http://vuln.sg/coreftp211565-en.htmlExploit
- http://www.coreftp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6078Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29362
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1643/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42605
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2519?
CVE-2008-2519 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in Core FTP client 2.1 Build 1565 allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in responses to LIST commands, a related...
How severe is CVE-2008-2519?
CVE-2008-2519 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2519?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Core Ftp Core Ftp.