CVE-2007-0888 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read or upload arbitrary files via directory traversal in the Kiwi CatTools TFTP server.

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-2007-0888?

CVE-2007-0888 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the TFTP server in Kiwi CatTools before 3.2.0 beta allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, and upload files to arbitrary locations, via ..// (dot dot) sequences in the pathname argument to an FTP (1) GET or (2) PUT command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kiwi Enterprises Kiwi Cattools.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0888 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-2007-0888 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-0888 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mxr-m7f4-fxh7.

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