TransSoft Broker FTP Server up to 4.3.0.0 Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in TransSoft Broker FTP Server up to 4.3.0.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Command Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2000-1116. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TransSoft Broker FTP Server up to 4.3.0.0 (File Transfer Software). Affected is an unknown code of the component Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in TransSoft Broker FTP Server before 4.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long command.

The weakness was disclosed 01/09/2001 by Ussr Labs (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-1116. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27013 (TransSoft Broker FTPd Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 4.3.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5388), Exploit-DB (19611), SecurityFocus (BID 783†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-753†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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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Upgrade: Broker FTP Server 4.3.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Ussr Labs
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-1116 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1116
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16272
X-Force: 5388
SecurityFocus: 783 - TransSoft Broker User Name Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 753 - Buffer Overflow in TransSoft Broker FTP Server via Long Command Enables DoS or Command Execution, Critical

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/02/2014 12:36
Updated: 10/11/2025 20:13
Changes: 07/02/2014 12:36 (57), 05/08/2019 16:03 (6), 06/14/2025 14:27 (19), 10/11/2025 20:13 (2)
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