CVE-2000-0640 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 13 Oct 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can determine the existence of files outside the FTP root directory via path traversal techniques.

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-2000-0640?

CVE-2000-0640 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Guild FTPd allows remote attackers to determine the existence of files outside the FTP root via a .. (dot dot) attack, which provides different error messages depending on whether the file exists or not.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0640?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Steve Poulsen Guildftpd.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0640?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0640 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-2000-0640 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0640 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pfr8-644q-f99g.