CVE-2020-15542: Critical severity serv-u ftp server vulnerability

Published Jul 5, 2020
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Updated

SolarWinds Serv-U FTP server before 15.2.1 mishandles the CHMOD command.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SolarWinds Serv-U FTP server<15.2.1

Event History

Jul 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15542?

CVE-2020-15542 refers to a vulnerability in SolarWinds Serv-U FTP server before version 15.2.1 that mishandles the CHMOD command.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-15542?

CVE-2020-15542 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-15542?

The SolarWinds Serv-U FTP server versions before 15.2.1 are affected by CVE-2020-15542.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-15542?

To fix CVE-2020-15542, upgrade your SolarWinds Serv-U FTP server to version 15.2.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15542?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-15542 in the release notes of SolarWinds Serv-U FTP server version 15.2.1.

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