Title: CesarFTP GET Modified Triple Dot Arbitrary File Access
Info
Disclosure
May 28, 2001
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
May 28, 2001
Solution
Unknown
Description
CesarFTP contains a flaw that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files outside of the web path. The issue is due to the program not properly sanitizing user input, specifically traversal style attacks (../../) supplied via the GET command.
Classification
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Available
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.