Gene6 G6 FTP Server 2.0 Username/Password resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Gene6 G6 FTP Server 2.0. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation of the argument Username/Password results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1519. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Gene6 G6 FTP Server 2.0 (File Transfer Software). This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument Username/Password with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Gene6 G6 FTP Server 2.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via a long (1) user name or (2) password.

The weakness was published 11/17/1999 by Ussr Labs as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1519. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1734.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3513), Exploit-DB (19624), SecurityFocus (BID 805†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3263†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 1734
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-FTP USER overflow attempt
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Suricata ID: 2101972
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Timelineinfo

11/17/1999 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Ussr Labs
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1519 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1519
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14985
X-Force: 3513 - G6 FTPD username buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 805 - Gene6 G6 FTP Server Buffer Overflow DoS Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3263 - Gene6 G6 FTP Server 2.0 DoS, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 14:58
Updated: 01/17/2025 04:58
Changes: 06/22/2014 14:58 (70), 05/18/2019 18:35 (2), 01/17/2025 04:58 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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