BulletProof FTP gain privilege
| bpftp-gain-privilege (20301) |  High Risk |
Description:
BulletProof FTP (BPFTP) could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by a vulnerability in the Help function. A local attacker could use this to execute arbitrary commands on the system with SYSTEM level privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BPFTP Web site: Bulletproof FTP.
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Apr 27 2005 - 12:25:40 CDT : Privilege escalation in BulletProof FTP Server v2.4.0.31.
- BID-13410: BulletProof FTP Server Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1371: BPFTPServer service in BulletProof FTP Server 2.4.0.31 does not properly drop privileges before opening files through the Help menu, which allows local users to gain privileges.
- OSVDB ID: 15898: BulletProof FTP Server System Tray Icon Privilege Escalation
- SA15152: BulletProof FTP Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2005-0419: BulletProof FTP Server Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- BulletProof Software BulletProof FTP (BPFTP) 2.4.0.31
Reported:
Apr 27, 2005
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