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WS_FTP Server FTP Commands Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA21932
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Release Date:
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2006-09-18
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Last Update:
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2006-09-28
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Popularity:
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7,463 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | WS_FTP Server 5.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-4847
CVE-2006-5000
CVE-2006-5001
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Description:
A vulnerability have been reported in WS_FTP Server, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is due to a boundary error when parsing arguments to the "XCRC", "XSHA1", and "XMD5" commands. This can be exploited to cause stack-based buffer overflows via overly long command arguments.
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 5.05. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Apply patch.
http://ipswitch.com/support/ws_ftp-server/releases/wr505hf1.asp
Provided and/or discovered by:
Discovered by an anonymous person and reported via ZDI and the vendor.
Changelog:
2006-09-20: Added CVE reference.
2006-09-27: Added CVE reference and additional information.
2006-09-28: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://ipswitch.com/support/ws_ftp-server/releases/wr505hf1.asp
Other References:
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-029.html
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