Xlight ftp server PASS command buffer overflow
| xlight-pass-bo (14071) |  High Risk |
Description:
Xlight ftp server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. A remote attacker can send a long PASS command to cause a buffer overflow.
Platforms Affected:
- Xlight FTP server, Xlight FTP server 1.41 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Xlight ftp server (1.45 or later), available from the Xlight ftp server Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, Windows NT focus 23 Dec 2003, Xlight FTP Server PASS Buffer Overflow at http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6X00R0K95E.html.
- Xlight ftp server Web site, Xlight FTP server - Fast, easy and secure FTP server for Windows at http://www.xlightftpd.com/index.htm.
- BID-9285: Xlight FTP Server PASS Command Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
Dec 22, 2003
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