7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-2658: Path Traversal

First published: Tue Aug 04 2009(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in ZNC before 0.072 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted DCC SEND request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ZNC=0.044
ZNC=0.062
ZNC=0.045
ZNC=0.052
ZNC=0.058
ZNC=0.056
ZNC=0.070
ZNC=0.064
ZNC=0.068
ZNC=0.054
ZNC=0.060
ZNC=0.047
ZNC=0.066

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2658?

    CVE-2009-2658 has a severity rating classified as important due to its potential to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2658?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-2658, upgrade ZNC to version 0.072 or later.

  • Which versions of ZNC are affected by CVE-2009-2658?

    CVE-2009-2658 affects all ZNC versions prior to 0.072, including versions 0.044 through 0.070.

  • What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2009-2658?

    CVE-2009-2658 enables remote attackers to exploit a directory traversal vulnerability through a crafted DCC SEND request.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-2009-2658?

    The risks associated with CVE-2009-2658 include unauthorized file overwriting and potential system compromise.

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