CVE-2008-2635 Path traversal in n/a
Remote servers can exploit directory traversal in BitKinex to overwrite files, potentially leading to code execution via startup folders.
- 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-2008-2635?
CVE-2008-2635 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jun 2008. 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
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in BitKinex 2.9.3 allow remote FTP and WebDAV servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) a response to a LIST command from the BitKinex FTP client and (2) a response to a PROPFIND command from the BitKinex WebDAV client. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2635?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Barad Dur Bitkinex.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2635?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2635 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-2008-2635 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2635 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7r3x-77pv-99w6.