Golden FTP Server RNTO command buffer overflow
| golden-ftp-rnto-bo (19015) |  High Risk |
Description:
Golden FTP Server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of the RNTO command. By sending a specially-crafted RNTO command to the server, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Golden FTP Server (2.05b or later), available from the Golden FTP Server Download Web page. See References.
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Jan 22 2005: several BO's in goldenftpd.
- Golden FTP Server Web page: Golden FTP Server.
- BID-12333: Golden FTP Server Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-0566: Buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server Pro (goldenftpd) 2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long RNTO command.
- SA13966: Golden FTP Server Pro "RNTO" Command Buffer Overflow
- SECTRACK ID: 1012973: Golden FTP Server Buffer Overflow in RNTO Command Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#620862: Golden FTP server contains a buffer overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Golden FTP Server Golden FTP Server prior to 2.05b
Reported:
Jan 24, 2005
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