CVE-2009-0753 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on MLDonkey servers by exploiting a path traversal vulnerability in filename handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-0753?
CVE-2009-0753 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in MLDonkey 2.8.4 through 2.9.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a leading "//" (double slash) in the filename.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0753?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mldonkey Mldonkey.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0753?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2009-0753 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0753 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-1739-1, GHSA-c8w3-hh73-w2mx.