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CesarFTP MKD Command Buffer Overflow
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote system is running CesarFTP server, which is vulnerable to a buffer overflow attack when using some ftp command followed with a long string of arguments.
Insight
Insight
Note that the service runs with LOCAL SYSTEM privileges on the remote host, which means that an attacker can possible gain complete control over the system. To use the flaw an attacker needs access to the requested FTP server, by using a valid account/password or if activated the anonymous account.
Affected Software
Affected Software
CesarFTP Server version <= 0.99g
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.