by Tan Chew Keong
Release Date: 2008-06-27
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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.
! В§bmoonberry — [512x] 1.16.zip
: Return to the in-game menu and move "Moonberry" to the "Selected" column.
: 512x512, providing significantly higher detail than standard 16x textures.
: Star-inspired armor and swords with shimmering blue and purple gradients. ! В§bMoonberry [512x] 1.16.zip
: Open Minecraft, go to Options > Resource Packs > Open Resource Pack Folder .
: While high-res, it is designed for readability in combat, featuring "Netherite Update" support for 1.16 items. Technical Profile Compatible Version Minecraft Java 1.16.x Primary Use PvP, Bedwars, Skywars, Survival Primary Colors Blue, Purple, Magenta Platform Availability Available on community sites like Planet Minecraft . Installation Guide To use this .zip file in your game: : Return to the in-game menu and move
: A "space" or "cosmic" theme featuring saturated colors and galactic patterns.
: Drag and drop the ! §bMoonberry [512x] 1.16.zip file directly into this folder. : Open Minecraft, go to Options > Resource
: Enhanced space-themed skybox with realistic cloud-like nebula effects and deep blue backgrounds.
Patch / Workaround
Avoid downloading files/directories from untrusted FTP servers.
Disclosure Timeline
2008-06-15 - Vulnerability Discovered.
2008-06-16 - Vulnerability Details Sent to Vendor via online support form (no reply).
2008-06-18 - Vulnerability Details Sent to Vendor again via online support form (no reply).
2008-06-25 - Vulnerability Details Sent to Vendor again via online support form (no reply).
2008-06-27 - Public Release.