CVE-2008-3731: Medium severity solarwinds serv-u ftp server vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Serv-U File Server 7.0.0.1, and other versions before 7.2.0.1, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an SSH session with SFTP commands for directory creation and logging.

Affected Software

8 affected components
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.0.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.0.0.2
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.0.0.3
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.0.0.4
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.1.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.1.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.1.0.2
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.2.0.0

Event History

Aug 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3731?

CVE-2008-3731 has been rated as a denial of service vulnerability, which can cause the Serv-U File Server daemon to crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3731?

To fix CVE-2008-3731, upgrade to Serv-U File Server version 7.2.0.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Serv-U File Server are affected by CVE-2008-3731?

CVE-2008-3731 affects Serv-U File Server versions 7.0.0.1 through 7.1.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2008-3731 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-3731 can be exploited by remote authenticated users via an SSH session.

5

What kind of attacks does CVE-2008-3731 allow?

CVE-2008-3731 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by sending specific SFTP commands.

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