Cerberus FTP Server MLSD and MLST Command Hidden Files Security Bypass

medium Nessus Plugin ID 47588

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Synopsis

The FTP server installed on the remote Windows host has a security bypass vulnerability.

Description

The version of Cerberus FTP server on the remote host is earlier than 4.0.3.0. Such versions are potentially affected by a security bypass vulnerability. The 'MLSD' and 'MLST' commands list hidden files despite the 'Display hidden files' option being disabled. A remote attacker, possibly uncredentialed, may be able to leverage this issue to enumerate hidden files on the affected system.

Solution

Upgrade to Cerberus FTP server 4.0.3 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 47588

File Name: cerberus_ftp_4_0_3.nasl

Version: 1.13

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: FTP

Published: 7/2/2010

Updated: 10/16/2020

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2004-2769

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:cerberusftp:ftp_server

Required KB Items: SMB/CerberusFTP/Installed

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/30/2010

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/27/2010

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-2769

BID: 41285

Secunia: 40370

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