CVE-2007-2271 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the dnld parameter of USP FOSS Distribution.
- 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-2007-2271?
CVE-2007-2271 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Rajneel Lal TotaRam USP FOSS Distribution 1.01 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dnld parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2271?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rajneel Lal Totaram Usp Foss Distribution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2271?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2271 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-2007-2271 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2271 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6j57-mwc4-hw6r.