Eserv FTP ABOR buffer overflow

eservftp-abor-bo (45864) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Eserv FTP Server is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow. By sending an overly long argument to the ABOR command, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.

Platforms Affected:

  • Etype, Eserv 3.0 ru
  • Etype, Eserv 3.25 ru
  • Etype, Eserv 3.26 ru

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • EServ Web site, EServ at http://www.eserv.ru/eserv/.
  • BID-31753: Etype Eserv FTP 'ABOR' Command Remote Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-4588: Stack-based buffer overflow in the FTP server in Etype Eserv 3.x, possibly 3.26, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the ABOR command.

Reported:

Oct 14, 2008

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