---------------------------------------------------------------------- Use WSUS to deploy 3rd party patches Public BETA http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/corporate/wsus_3rd_third_party_patching/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: ArGoSoft FTP Server .NET Directory Traversal Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA38990 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/38990/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been discovered in ArGoSoft FTP Server .NET, which can be exploited by malicious users to bypass certain security restrictions and compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is caused due to an input validation error in the FTP service. This can be exploited to download or replace arbitrary files placed outside the FTP root via directory traversal sequences (e.g. "..."). The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.0.2.1. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Restrict FTP access to trusted users only. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: dmnt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help private users keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------