CWE
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Advisory Published
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Updated

CVE-2004-2532

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Serv-U FTP server before 5.1.0.0 has a default account and password for local administration, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by connecting to the server using the default administrator account, creating a new user, logging in as that new user, and then using the SITE EXEC command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=3.0.0.16
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=3.0.0.17
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=3.1.0.0
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=3.1.0.1
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=3.1.0.3
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=4.0.0.4
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=4.1.0.0
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=4.1.0.3
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=5.0.0.0
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=5.0.0.4
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server=5.0.0.9
Solarwinds Serv-u File Server<=5.0.0.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-2532?

    CVE-2004-2532 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution by unauthorized users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-2532?

    To fix CVE-2004-2532, it is recommended to update the Serv-U FTP server to a version that is not affected, specifically versions after 5.1.0.0.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2004-2532?

    CVE-2004-2532 affects several versions of Solarwinds Serv-U File Server including versions up to 5.0.0.11.

  • Can local users exploit CVE-2004-2532?

    Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2004-2532 by utilizing the default administrator account to execute arbitrary commands.

  • Is there a default account for CVE-2004-2532?

    Yes, CVE-2004-2532 includes a default account and password for local administration on the affected Serv-U FTP server versions.

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