CVE-2007-6736: Path Traversal

Published Oct 19, 2010
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Updated

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in FTPServer.py in pyftpdlib before 0.2.0 allow remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files and directories via a .. (dot dot) in a (1) LIST, (2) STOR, or (3) RETR command.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
pip/pyftpdlib<0.2.0
0.2.0
G.rodola Pyftpdlib<=0.1.1
G.rodola Pyftpdlib=0.1

Event History

Oct 19, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
May 1, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:45 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6736?

The severity of CVE-2007-6736 is considered high due to the potential for remote authenticated users to access unauthorized files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6736?

To fix CVE-2007-6736, upgrade to pyftpdlib version 0.2.0 or later.

3

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2007-6736?

The attack vectors for CVE-2007-6736 include the LIST, STOR, and RETR commands where a '..' (dot dot) can be used for directory traversal.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2007-6736?

CVE-2007-6736 affects remote authenticated users of the pyftpdlib versions prior to 0.2.0.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6736?

CVE-2007-6736 is a directory traversal vulnerability allowing access to arbitrary files and directories.

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