Joris Guisson KTorrent 2.1.1 torrent.cpp path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Joris Guisson KTorrent 2.1.1 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file torrent.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-1384. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Joris Guisson KTorrent 2.1.1 (Peer-to-Peer Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file torrent.cpp. 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, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in torrent.cpp in KTorrent before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via ".." sequences in a torrent filename.

The bug was discovered 03/30/2007. The weakness was released 03/10/2007 by ryan with Juniper Networks (Website). The advisory is shared for download at launchpad.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-1384 since 03/10/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 28031 (Ubuntu 6.06 LTS / 6.10 : ktorrent vulnerabilities (USN-436-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (32916), Tenable (28031), SecurityFocus (BID 22930†), OSVDB (33981†) and Secunia (SA24486†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-35537 and VDB-35939. 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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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 28031
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS / 6.10 : ktorrent vulnerabilities (USN-436-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 58196
OpenVAS Name: Slackware Advisory SSA:2007-093-02 ktorrent
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: KTorrent 2.1.2

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: launchpad.net
Researcher: ryan
Organization: Juniper Networks
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-1384 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-1384
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35536
X-Force: 32916
SecurityFocus: 22930 - KTorrent Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 24486 - KTorrent Two Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 33981 - KTorrent torrent.cpp filename directory traversal
SecurityTracker: 1017747
Vulnerability Center: 14660 - Ktorrent Directory Traversal via \, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2007-0913

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 07/16/2019 20:55
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (87), 07/16/2019 20:55 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:6BB:103

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