CVE-2007-4842 Path traversal in n/a
Remote FTP servers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in Magellan Explorer to overwrite files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4842?
CVE-2007-4842 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Enriva Development Magellan Explorer 3.32 build 2305 and earlier allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Enriva Development Magellan Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4842 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-2007-4842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c9qh-j7x8-g2xv.