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Telnet-Ftp Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The host is running Telnet-Ftp server and is prone to directory traversal vulnerabilities.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists due to error in handling of file names. It does not properly sanitise filenames containing directory traversal sequences that are received from an FTP server.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Telnet-Ftp Server version 1.0 (Build 1.218)
Detection Method
Detection Method
Send the crafted directory traversal attack request and check whether it is able to read the system file or not.
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.