2523 : WS_FTP Server APPE/STAT Command Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-09-04

Description

WS_FTP Server contains a boundary error when handling user input to the FTP commands "APPE" and "STAT". Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the FTP server. A valid user account is required for exploitation.

Classification

Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity

Solution

Currently there is no vendor patch that fixes this vulnerability. The vendor has stated that a patch will be released soon. Do not allow untrusted users access to the FTP server.

Products

Ipswitch, Inc.
WS_FTP Server
3.0
3.0.1
3.1
3.14
4.0
4.01

References

  • Secunia Advisory ID: 9671

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

CVSSv2 Score

NVD does not currently have a CVSSv2 score assigned.

Comments

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