CVE-2007-6740: Medium severity pyftpdlib vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2010
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Updated

The ftpSTOU function in FTPServer.py in pyftpdlib before 0.2.0 does not limit the number of attempts to discover a unique filename, which might allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a STOU 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-2007-6740?

CVE-2007-6740 has a severity rating that can lead to a denial of service due to the lack of limits on filename discovery attempts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6740?

To fix CVE-2007-6740, upgrade pyftpdlib to version 0.2.0 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-6740?

CVE-2007-6740 affects users of pyftpdlib versions prior to 0.2.0, particularly those running FTPServer.py.

4

What does CVE-2007-6740 exploit?

CVE-2007-6740 exploits the ftp_STOU function's inability to limit filename discovery attempts, allowing denial of service.

5

Is CVE-2007-6740 remote or local?

CVE-2007-6740 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated users.

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