PT-2009-3613 · Solarwinds · Serv-U File Server

Jonathan Salwan · Published 2009-03-20 · Updated 2020-07-28 · CVE-2009-1031

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Serv-U File Server versions 7.0.0.1 through 7.4.0.1

Description A directory traversal issue in the FTP server of Serv-U File Server allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories. This is achieved by including a .. (backslash dot dot) in an MKD request.

Recommendations For Serv-U File Server versions 7.0.0.1 through 7.4.0.1, consider restricting access to the MKD command in the FTP server until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, monitor FTP server activity closely to detect and prevent potential exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Path traversal

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-1031

Affected Products

Serv-U File Server

References · 7

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/8211 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1031 · Security Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0738 · Vendor Advisory
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34329 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/34125 · Note
• http://osvdb.org/52773 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49258 · Note