Multiple FTP Server QUOTE CWD Command Home Path Disclosure

medium Nessus Plugin ID 10087

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Synopsis

The remote FTP server is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.

Description

It is possible to determine the full path of the home directory of the 'ftp' user by issuing the 'CWD' command. An attacker can exploit this to determine where to put a .rhost file using other security flaws.

Solution

Apply the latest patches from your vendor.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 10087

File Name: ftp_realpath.nasl

Version: 1.31

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 6/22/1999

Updated: 4/21/2023

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: ftp/anonymous

Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/1/1995

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0201

Secunia: 30360

Detections

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