Crob Crob Ftp Server 3.5.1 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Crob Crob Ftp Server 3.5.1. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2309. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Crob Crob Ftp Server 3.5.1 (File Transfer Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part. 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. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in Crob FTP Server 3.5.1 allows local users to browse outside the FTP root via multiple ../ (dot dot slash) in the DIR command.

The bug was discovered 02/03/2004. The weakness was presented 12/31/2004 by LINUX (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-2309 since 08/16/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The exploit is shared for download 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 332 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 (15028), Exploit-DB (23632), SecurityFocus (BID 9546†), OSVDB (3806†) and Secunia (SA10778†). See VDB-21519 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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02/02/2004 🔍
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02/03/2004 +1 days 🔍
11/25/2004 +296 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +36 days 🔍
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08/16/2005 +228 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3492 days 🔍
08/30/2025 +3827 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: LINUX
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-2309 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2309
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23208
X-Force: 15028
SecurityFocus: 9546 - Crob FTP Server Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 10778
OSVDB: 3806 - Crob FTP Server - Remote Information Disclosure Issue
Vulnerability Center: 6084 - Directory Traversal in Crob FTP Server 3.5.1 via Dot-Dot Attack, High

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

Created: 03/09/2015 16:19
Updated: 08/30/2025 10:47
Changes: 03/09/2015 16:19 (59), 06/05/2019 10:36 (5), 08/30/2025 10:47 (27)
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Cache ID: 216:AC7:103

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