CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-7016: CSRF

First published: Fri Aug 21 2009(Updated: )

tnftpd before 20080929 splits large command strings into multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via unknown vectors, probably involving a crafted ftp:// link to a tnftpd server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Luke Mewburn TNFtpd=20040810
Luke Mewburn TNFtpd=20061217
Luke Mewburn TNFtpd=20080609

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-7016?

    CVE-2008-7016 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-7016?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-7016, upgrade to a version of tnftpd released after 20080929 that does not have this vulnerability.

  • What versions of tnftpd are affected by CVE-2008-7016?

    CVE-2008-7016 affects tnftpd versions 20040810, 20061217, and 20080609.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-7016?

    CVE-2008-7016 is associated with cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

  • Is CVE-2008-7016 still a threat today?

    While specific instances of CVE-2008-7016 may no longer be prevalent, any vulnerable systems that haven’t been updated remain a risk.

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