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SolarWinds TFTP Server Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA19848
Release Date: 2006-04-27
Popularity: 4,848 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:SolarWinds TFTP Server 8.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-1951


Description:
Rapid7 has reported a vulnerability in SolarWinds TFTP Server, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability is caused due an input validation error and makes it possible to download files from arbitrary locations outside the TFTP root via specially crafted directory traversal sequences.

Example:
get NUL/....//....//[file]

The vulnerability has been reported in version 8.1. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 8.2 or later.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Rapid7

Original Advisory:
http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0019.html


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