8717 : WU-FTPD rnfr File Overwrite
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7 months ago

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Disclosure

Aug 27, 1999

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

wu-ftpd contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to overwrite arbitrary files. The issue is triggered when an attacker sends a specially formed rnfr command. It is possible that the flaw may allow the attacker to overwrite any file on the system as root resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.4.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

WU-FTPD Development Group
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wu-ftpd
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2.0
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.1x

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