# CVE-2007-4842: Directory traversal vulnerability in Enriva Development Magellan Explorer 3.32 build 2305 and earlier allows remote FTP servers to create or

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-09-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Enriva Development Magellan Explorer 3.32 build 2305 and earlier allows remote FTP servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by writing to a Startup folder.

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## References

- http://osvdb.org/40501
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018661
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3103
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478755/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36499
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3123
- http://blog.hispasec.com/lab/advisories/adv_MagellanExplorer_3_32_Remote_Traversal.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26737

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