Core FTP Server up to 1.2 Data config.dat RegQueryValueExA memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Core FTP Server up to 1.2. This affects the function RegQueryValueExA of the file config.dat of the component Data Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2014-1215. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Core FTP Server up to 1.2 (File Transfer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function RegQueryValueExA of the file config.dat of the component Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple buffer overflows in Core FTP Server before 1.2 build 508 allow local users to gain privileges via vectors related to reading data from config.dat and Windows Registry.

The bug was discovered 02/18/2014. The weakness was disclosed 03/20/2018 by Kyriakos Economou as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-1215 since 01/07/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72661 (Core FTP Server < 1.2 Build 508 lstrcpy Overflow Code Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FTP and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27377 (Core FTP Server Local Code Execution Vulnerabililty).

Upgrading to version 1.2 Build 508 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (72661), SecurityFocus (BID 65692†) and OSVDB (103481†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 72661
Nessus Name: Core FTP Server < 1.2 Build 508 lstrcpy Overflow Code Execution
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Core FTP Server 1.2 Build 508

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01/07/2014 🔍
01/09/2014 +2 days 🔍
02/18/2014 +40 days 🔍
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02/24/2014 +6 days 🔍
03/20/2018 +1485 days 🔍
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03/21/2018 +1 days 🔍
12/20/2024 +2466 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Kyriakos Economou
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-1215 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1215
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-114787
SecurityFocus: 65692 - Core FTP CVE-2014-1215 Multiple Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 103481 - CVE-2014-1215 - Coreftp - Core Ftp - Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/21/2018 07:34
Updated: 12/20/2024 13:52
Changes: 03/21/2018 07:34 (71), 01/15/2020 07:41 (6), 12/20/2024 13:52 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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