CVE-2008-1281 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in the TFTP server, exposing sensitive data.
- 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-2008-1281?
CVE-2008-1281 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in TFTPsrvs.exe 2.5.3.1 and earlier, as used in Argon Technology Client Management Services (CMS) 1.31 and earlier, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1281?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Argontechnology Client Management Services.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1281?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1281 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-2008-1281 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1281 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p7h-fp6r-4vv4.