CVE-2000-0577 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files from Netscape Professional Services FTP Server via path traversal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0577?
CVE-2000-0577 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Netscape Professional Services FTP Server 1.3.6 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netscape Professional Services Ftpserver.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2000-0577 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0577 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9p4q-mfc9-w6m9.