Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Serv-U FTP Server
CVE-2008-4501

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Key Information:

Vendor

Solarwinds
Status
Serv-u File Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 October 2008

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2008-4501?

The Serv-U FTP Server contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to manipulate the filesystem. By utilizing the RNTO command with a crafted input that includes a sequence of dot dot backslashes, attackers can overwrite or create arbitrary files, leading to potential unauthorized actions on the server's filesystem.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2008-4501 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2746
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6661
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32150
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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