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Golden FTP PASS Command Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The host is running Golden FTP Server and is prone to buffer overflow vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The flaw is due to format string error while parsing 'PASS' command, which can be exploited to crash the FTP service by sending 'PASS' command with an overly long username parameter.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Golden FTP Server Version 4.70, other versions may also be affected.
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.