Ipswitch WS_FTP Server FTP commands buffer overflow
| wsftp-ftp-commands-bo (18296) |  High Risk |
Description:
WS_FTP Server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow. By sending an FTP command, such as SITE, XMKD, MKD, or RNFR, a remote authenticated attacker could overflow a buffer and cause the FTP server to crash or execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Ipswitch, WS_FTP Server 5.03
Remedy:
Apply the 5.04 patch for this vulnerability, available from the Ipswitch Support Web page. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Mon Nov 29 2004 - 10:37:02 CST , Multiple buffer overlows in WS_FTP Server Version 5.03, 2004.10.14. at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-11/1330.html.
- Ipswitch Support Web page, WS_FTP Server Version 5.04 Patch at http://www.ipswitch.com/support/ws_ftp-server/releases/wr504.html.
- Ipswitch, Inc Web site, System Requirements at http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WS_FTP-Server/systemreq.html.
- SecuriTeam Mailing List, Security Holes & Exploits 20 Nov 2004, WS_FTP Server MKD Buffer Overflow (Exploit) at http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/6D00L2KBPG.html.
- BID-11772: Ipswitch WS_FTP Multiple Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1135: Multiple buffer overflows in WS_FTP Server 5.03 2004.10.14 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via long (1) SITE, (2) XMKD, (3) MKD, and (4) RNFR commands.
Reported:
Nov 29, 2004
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