CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2111

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the site chmod command in Serv-U FTP Server before version 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the FTP server, leading to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, as well as potential lateral movement within the internal network.

Recommendation

Immediately update Serv-U FTP Server to version 4.2 or later, which fixes this vulnerability. If an update is not possible, restrict access to the server to trusted IP addresses only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the site chmod command in Serv-U FTP Server before 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

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