CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0484

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before version 8.1.9 may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by transferring a file with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization includes the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to compromise of the FTP server and breach of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade GProFTPD to version 8.1.9 or later, which fixes this vulnerability. Additionally, consider restricting access to the FTP server and monitoring transfer logs for suspicious activity.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.

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