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BulletProof FTP Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA15152
Release Date: 2005-04-28
Last Update: 2005-05-03
Popularity: 7,495 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:BulletProof FTP Server 2.x

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Description:
Reed Arvin has reported a vulnerability in BulletProof FTP Server, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.

The vulnerability is caused due to the application invoking the help functionality with SYSTEM privileges when configured to run as a service. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary commands on a system with escalated privileges.

The vulnerability has been reported in version 2.4.0.31. Other versions may also be affected.

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