IBM alphaWorks TFTP Server 1.21 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM alphaWorks TFTP Server 1.21. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1265. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to use restrictive firewalling.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM alphaWorks TFTP Server 1.21 (File Transfer Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM alphaWorks Java TFTP server 1.21 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized operations on arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

The weakness was presented 07/20/2001 by Patrick as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at online.securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1265. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to mitigate the weakness by firewalling .

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6864), SecurityFocus (BID 3076†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5804†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Patrick
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-1265 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1265
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17043
X-Force: 6864 - IBM alphaWorks TFTP \
SecurityFocus: 3076 - IBM alphaWorks TFTP Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5804 - IBM alphaWorks Allows Directory Traversal via Dot-Dot Attack, High

Entryinfo

Created: 07/07/2014 15:18
Updated: 05/25/2019 19:01
Changes: 07/07/2014 15:18 (60), 05/25/2019 19:01 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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