CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1371

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The BPFTPServer service in BulletProof FTP Server 2.4.0.31 does not properly drop privileges before opening files through the Help menu, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Risk Assessment

A local user can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or server compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade BulletProof FTP Server to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability and restrict local access to the server to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

BPFTPServer service in BulletProof FTP Server 2.4.0.31 does not properly drop privileges before opening files through the Help menu, which allows local users to gain privileges.

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