wu-ftpd/ProFTPD up to 5.0.5 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in wu-ftpd and ProFTPD 5.0/5.0.2/5.0.3/5.0.4/5.0.5. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0368. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in wu-ftpd and ProFTPD 5.0/5.0.2/5.0.3/5.0.4/5.0.5 (File Transfer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. 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:

Buffer overflows in wuarchive ftpd (wu-ftpd) and ProFTPD lead to remote root access, a.k.a. palmetto.

The weakness was released 02/09/1999 by FIRST. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0368. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10318 (WU-FTPD Multiple Vulnerabilities (OF, Priv Esc)), 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 27064 (ProFTPD And Wuarchive Remote Exec Due To Buffer Overflow).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2196.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (1728), Exploit-DB (19086), Tenable (10318), SecurityFocus (BID 113†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-9†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-14795, VDB-14874 and VDB-14924. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 10318
Nessus Name: WU-FTPD Multiple Vulnerabilities (OF, Priv Esc)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Suricata ID: 2100349
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Sourcesinfo

Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0368 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0368
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14491
X-Force: 1728
SecurityFocus: 113 - Multiple Vendor FTPD realpath Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 9 - Buffer Overflow in wu-ftpd, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 16:37
Updated: 10/26/2025 01:23
Changes: 06/20/2014 16:37 (70), 05/04/2019 16:17 (6), 11/27/2024 18:38 (18), 10/26/2025 01:23 (2)
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