CesarFTP MKD buffer overflow

cesarftp-mkd-bo (27071) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

CesarFTP is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of the 'MKD' command. By sending an overly long MKD command, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.

Platforms Affected:

  • Alexandre Cesari (ACLogic), CesarFTP 0.99g and prior

Remedy:

No remedy available as of August 16, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • ACLogic Web site, ACLogic Site ! at http://www.aclogic.com/.
  • BID-18586: ACLogic CesarFTP Multiple Commands Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  • CVE-2006-2961: Stack-based buffer overflow in CesarFTP 0.99g and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long MKD command. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2006-2287: CesarFTP MKD Command Argument Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  • OSVDB ID: 26364: CesarFTP MKD Command Remote Overflow
  • SA20574: CesarFTP MKD Command Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Reported:

Jun 12, 2006

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