CVE-2001-0491: Medium severity team johnlong raidenftpd vulnerability

Published May 24, 2001
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in RaidenFTPD Server 2.1 before build 952 allows attackers to access files outside the ftp root via dot dot attacks, such as (1) .... in CWD, (2) .. in NLST, or (3) ... in NLST.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Team Johnlong Raidenftpd=2.1_build_947

Event History

May 24, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0491?

CVE-2001-0491 is considered to have moderate severity due to the potential for attackers to access sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0491?

To fix CVE-2001-0491, upgrade to RaidenFTPD version 2.1 build 952 or later.

3

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2001-0491?

CVE-2001-0491 is associated with directory traversal attacks using dot dot sequences in commands like CWD and NLST.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0491?

CVE-2001-0491 specifically affects RaidenFTPD Server version 2.1 build 947 and earlier.

5

Can CVE-2001-0491 allow access to sensitive information?

Yes, CVE-2001-0491 can allow attackers to access files outside of the FTP root, potentially exposing sensitive information.

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