CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3683

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In freeFTPd before version 1.0.9 with Logging enabled, a stack-based buffer overflow exists. A remote attacker can use a long USER command to cause a denial of service (application crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes disruption of FTP service and potential remote code execution, which could lead to server compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade freeFTPd to version 1.0.9 or later. If upgrade is not possible, disable logging in the server configuration.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in freeFTPd before 1.0.9 with Logging enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long USER command.

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