CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0959

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow in the mt_do_dir function in YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long path.

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 available version or apply a security patch to prevent buffer overflow.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the mt_do_dir function in YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long path.

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