wodFtpDLX long filename buffer overflow

wodftpdlx-long-filename-bo (18190) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

wodFtpDLX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper handling of long file names in the WodFtpDLX ActiveX Control. By sending a long file name to wodftpdlx using the strncpy function, a remote attacker could overwrite the Structured Exception Handling (SEH) address and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note: CoffeeCup Direct FTP version 6.2.0.62 and CoffeeCup Free FTP version 3.0.0.10 are also affected by this vulnerability.

Platforms Affected:

  • CoffeeCup, CoffeeCup Direct FTP 6.2.0.62
  • CoffeeCup, CoffeeCup Free FTP 3.0.0.10
  • WeOnlyDo, wodFtpDLX prior to 2.3.2.97

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of wodftpdlx (2.3.2.97 or later), available from the WeOnlyDo! Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Nov 22, 2004

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