CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0958

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in the log_do function in log.c in YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3, when the statistics option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CWD command.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the FTP server, leading to full system compromise and potential access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

Immediately update YepYep mtftpd to the latest version or apply a patch that fixes the format string vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the log_do function in log.c for YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3, when the statistics option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CWD command.

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