CVE-2001-1265 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read or modify arbitrary files on IBM alphaWorks Java TFTP server via directory 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-2001-1265?
CVE-2001-1265 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM alphaWorks Java TFTP server 1.21 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized operations on arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1265?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Alphaworks Tftp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1265 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-2001-1265 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1265 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-54vv-5fwq-cjqv.