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FTPShell Client PASV Command Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Critical
Family
Family
Buffer overflow
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
9.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Wont Fix
Created
Created
14 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
This host is running FTPShell Client and is prone to Buffer Overflow vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
A buffer overflow error occurs due to improper bounds checking when handling overly long PASV messages sent by the server.
Affected Software
Affected Software
FTPShell Client 4.1 RC2 and prior.
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.