CVE-2004-1294: Medium severity Luke Mewburn Tnftp vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2004
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Updated

The mget function in cmds.c for tnftp 20030825 allows remote FTP servers to overwrite arbitrary files via FTP responses containing file names with / (slash) characters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Luke Mewburn Tnftp=2003-08-25

Event History

Dec 22, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1294?

CVE-2004-1294 is considered a vulnerability of medium severity due to its potential for remote file overwrite.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1294?

To fix CVE-2004-1294, upgrade to a version of tnftp that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2004-1294?

The impact of CVE-2004-1294 allows remote FTP servers to overwrite arbitrary files on affected systems.

4

Which versions of tnftp are affected by CVE-2004-1294?

CVE-2004-1294 affects tnftp version 2003-08-25.

5

Is CVE-2004-1294 easy to exploit?

Yes, CVE-2004-1294 can be easily exploited by attackers with access to remote FTP servers, potentially allowing file manipulation.

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