IDM Computer Solutions Inc UltraEdit 14.00b path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IDM Computer Solutions Inc UltraEdit 14.00b. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-2795. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IDM Computer Solutions Inc UltraEdit 14.00b. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the FTP and SFTP clients in IDM Computer Solutions Inc UltraEdit 14.00b allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) or a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in a response to a LIST command.

The bug was discovered 06/17/2008. The weakness was shared 06/20/2008 by Tan Chew Keong (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-2795 since 06/19/2008. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (43149), Exploit-DB (31936), SecurityFocus (BID 29784†), OSVDB (46302†) and Secunia (SA30749†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Tan Chew Keong
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-2795 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2795
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42859
X-Force: 43149
SecurityFocus: 29784 - UltraEdit FTP/SFTP 'LIST' Command Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Secunia: 30749
OSVDB: 46302 - UltraEdit - FTP.SFTP 'LIST' Command Directory Traversal Issue
Vulnerability Center: 18648 - IDM Computer Solutions UltraEdit 14.00b FTP/SFTP Remote Directory Traversal, High
Vupen: ADV-2008-1864

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 05:00 PM
Updated: 02/07/2025 11:40 AM
Changes: 03/16/2015 05:00 PM (57), 08/11/2019 08:18 PM (6), 02/07/2025 11:40 AM (24)
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