Apache FileZilla 1.5.2 filezillaserver.exe Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache FileZilla 1.5.2. This affects an unknown part of the file filezillaserver.exe. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-4994. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache FileZilla 1.5.2 (Connectivity Software). This affects an unknown code of the file filezillaserver.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in Apache Friends XAMPP 1.5.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via a malicious program file in %SYSTEMDRIVE%, which is run when XAMPP attempts to execute (1) FileZillaServer.exe, (2) mysqld-nt.exe, (3) Perl.exe, or (4) xamppcontrol.exe with an unquoted "Program Files" pathname.

The weakness was presented 09/25/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-4994 since 09/25/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 vulnerability database at X-Force (26581). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/25/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3090 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-4994 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4994
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32463
X-Force: 26581 - XAMPP multiple files insecure execution path

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/09/2025 04:26
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (44), 09/24/2017 10:25 (6), 04/09/2025 04:26 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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