CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3684

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in freeFTPd 1.0.8, without logging enabled, allow remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via long (1) MKD and (2) DELE commands.

Risk Assessment

Risk includes denial of service of the FTP service and potential arbitrary code execution by an authenticated attacker.

Recommendation

Immediately update freeFTPd to the latest version or apply a security patch. If not possible, enable logging and restrict trust for authenticated users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in freeFTPd 1.0.8, without logging enabled, allow remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via long (1) MKD and (2) DELE commands.

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