Max-Wilhelm Bruker bftpd 1.0.11 USER Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Max-Wilhelm Bruker bftpd 1.0.11. The affected element is an unknown function of the component USER Command Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0943. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Max-Wilhelm Bruker bftpd 1.0.11 (File Transfer Software). It has been rated as very critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component USER Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in bftp daemon (bftpd) 1.0.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long USER command.

The weakness was shared 12/19/2000 by FIRST as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0943. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/12/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10579 (bftpd Multiple Command Remote Overflow), 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 27090 (bftpd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5426), Tenable (10579), SecurityFocus (BID 1858†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1738†). The entry VDB-16400 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 10579
Nessus Name: bftpd Multiple Command Remote Overflow
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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: 2101734
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10/27/2000 🔍
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07/01/2014 +3969 days 🔍
10/12/2025 +4121 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0943 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0943
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16154
X-Force: 5426
SecurityFocus: 1858 - bftpd Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1738 - Buffer Overflow in bftp Daemon 1.0.11 Allows DoS or Command Execution, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2014 00:25
Updated: 10/12/2025 05:07
Changes: 07/02/2014 00:25 (63), 05/11/2019 17:39 (12), 10/12/2025 05:07 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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