CVE-2009-4815: Path Traversal

Published Apr 27, 2010
·
Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in Serv-U before 9.2.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

62 affected components
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=3.0.0.16
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=3.0.0.17
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=3.1.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=3.1.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=3.1.0.3
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=4.0.0.4
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=4.1.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=4.1.0.3
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=5.0.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=5.0.0.4
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=5.0.0.9
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=5.0.0.11
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=5.1.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=5.2.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=5.2.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.0.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.0.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.0.0.2
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.1.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.1.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.1.0.4
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.1.0.5
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.2.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.2.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.3.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.3.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.4.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.4.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.4.0.2
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.4.0.3
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.4.0.4
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.4.0.5
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=6.4.0.6
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
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.2.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.3.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.3.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.3.0.2
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.4.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=7.4.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.0.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.0.0.2
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.0.0.4
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.0.0.5
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.0.0.7
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.1.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.1.0.3
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.2.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.2.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=8.2.0.3
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=9.0.0.1
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=9.0.0.3
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=9.0.0.5
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=9.1.0.0
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=9.1.0.2

Event History

Apr 27, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4815?

CVE-2009-4815 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4815?

To fix CVE-2009-4815, upgrade to Serv-U version 9.2.0.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of files can be accessed through CVE-2009-4815?

CVE-2009-4815 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files on the system.

4

Which versions of Serv-U are affected by CVE-2009-4815?

CVE-2009-4815 affects multiple versions of Serv-U prior to 9.2.0.1, including versions 3.0.0.16 to 9.1.0.2.

5

Who can exploit the CVE-2009-4815 vulnerability?

CVE-2009-4815 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who gain access to the vulnerable Serv-U File Server.

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