1886 : ArGoSoft FTP Server .lnk Arbitrary File and Directory Access
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Jul 01, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Jul 01, 2001

Solution

Unknown

Description

ArGoSoft FTP Server has a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files and directories outside of the FTP base path. The issue is due the server not properly checking permissions of .lnk files that are linked to arbitrary paths. By uploading a specially crafted .lnk file, an attacker can traverse out of the FTP base path to any directory.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.4.1.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Argosoft

FTP Server

1.2.2.2

References

CVE ID: 2001-1043 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 2961
ISS X-Force ID: 6760
Keyword: Directory Traveral
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-07/0015.html
Vendor URL: http://www.argosoft.com/applications/ftpserver/default.asp

Manual Testing Notes

Credit

ByteRage - byterageyahoo.com - Personal Page

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