CVE-2005-0520 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 23 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on ArGoSoft FTP Server via shortcut files in the SITE COPY command.

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-2005-0520?

CVE-2005-0520 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ArGoSoft FTP Server before 1.4.2.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shortcut (.LNK) files in the SITE COPY command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0519.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0520?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Argosoft Ftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0520?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0520 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-2005-0520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r9mg-cpxj-xx85.