CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1265

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM alphaWorks Java TFTP server 1.21 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized operations on arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to sensitive files on the server, potentially leading to data exposure or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the server to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and implement appropriate security measures, such as restricting access to the server.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM alphaWorks Java TFTP server 1.21 allows remote attackers to conduct unauthorized operations on arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) attack.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS