| vuln.sg Vulnerability Research Advisory |
by Tan Chew Keong 
Summary
A vulnerability has been found within the FTP client in AceFTP. When exploited, this vulnerability allows an anonymous attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on a Windows user's system.
Tested Versions
Details
This advisory discloses a vulnerability within the FTP client in AceFTP. When exploited, this vulnerability allows an anonymous attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on a Windows user's system. The FTP client does not properly sanitise filenames containing directory traversal sequences (forward-slash) that are received from an FTP server in response to the LIST command. An example of such a response from a malicious FTP server is shown below. Response to LIST (forward-slash): -rw-r--r-- 1 ftp ftp 20 Mar 01 05:37 /../../../../../../../../../testfile.txt\r\n By tricking a user to download a directory from a malicious FTP server that contains files with fowward-slash directory traversal sequences in their filenames, it is possible for the attacker to write files to arbitrary locations on a user's system with privileges of that user. An attacker can potentially leverage this issue to write files into a user's Windows Startup folder and execute arbitrary code when the user logs on.
POC / Test Code
Please download the POC here and follow the instructions below. Damir_haluzan_anna_mashchyts_slo_the_open_2022_...: They are coached by renowned figures in the dance world, including Fredi Novak . : A detailed recording of their Rumba performance further demonstrated their transition into the top tier of professional latin dancing. Competitive Context damir_haluzan_anna_mashchyts_slo_the_open_2022_... The performance by and Anna Mashchyts (representing Slovenia) at The Open 2022 in Blackpool showcases a significant milestone in their career as they competed in the Professional Latin division. Performance Overview : They are coached by renowned figures in : Before turning professional, they were highly successful in the Amateur Latin circuit, securing multiple podium finishes at the WDC AL World Championships in Paris (Disneyland). damir_haluzan_anna_mashchyts_slo_the_open_2022_... At the 2022 Open Championship held in the Empress Ballroom, Blackpool, the couple delivered notable performances in the Professional Latin category:
Avoid downloading files/directories from untrusted FTP servers.
Disclosure Timeline
2008-06-15 - Vulnerability Discovered. |
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