MatuFtpServer long PASS command buffer overflow

matuftpserver-pass-bo (9138) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

MatuFtpServer is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper parsing of user-supplied arguments. By sending an overflow long PASS command to the server, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system. Note: A valid user account is not required in order to exploit this vulnerability.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

No remedy available as of December 12, 2009.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Matu Software MatuFtpServer 1.13

Reported:

May 22, 2002

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