CVE-2007-2639 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read or modify arbitrary files outside the TFTP root directory via a directory traversal vulnerability in TFTPdWin.

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-2007-2639?

CVE-2007-2639 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in TFTPdWin 0.4.2 allows remote attackers to read or modify arbitrary files outside the TFTP root via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2639?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Prosysinfo Tftp Server Tftpdwin.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2639?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2639 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-2007-2639 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2639 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hcp3-6p74-64v4.