CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0159

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2004-0159 in hsftp 1.11 has a format string vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via file names containing format string characters that are not properly handled when executing an 'ls' command.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to denial of service and the potential execution of malicious code by remote users, which can lead to serious security implications.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update hsftp to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability and to review and restrict access to functions that may be exploited by remote users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in hsftp 1.11 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via file names containing format string characters that are not properly handled when executing an "ls" command.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS