Vulnerability identifier: #VU83295
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
NetBSD
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: NetBSD Foundation, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in tnftpd (the portable version of NetBSD ftpd). A remote non-authenticated attacker can use the MLSD and MLST commands to download arbitrary files from the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
NetBSD: 8.0 - 10
External links
http://mail-index.netbsd.org/source-changes/2023/09/22/msg147669.html
http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/libexec/ftpd/ftpcmd.y.diff?r1=1.94&r2=1.95
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.