ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.0 Command USER/CWD memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Command Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument USER/CWD can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2000-1194. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.0 (File Transfer Software). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument USER/CWD 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. CVE summarizes:

Argosoft FRP server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long string to the (1) USER or (2) CWD commands.

The weakness was published 08/31/2001 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-1194. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/11/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10084 (Multiple FTP Server Command Handling 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 27094 (ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.0 Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6553), Tenable (10084), SecurityFocus (BID 1227†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3303†). Similar entries are available at VDB-16001, VDB-16056, VDB-18023 and VDB-20462. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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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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Nessus ID: 10084
Nessus Name: Multiple FTP Server Command Handling 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: 2101919
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Timelineinfo

06/22/1999 🔍
02/14/2000 +237 days 🔍
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08/31/2001 +564 days 🔍
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12/29/2003 +850 days 🔍
07/08/2014 +3844 days 🔍
10/11/2025 +4113 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-1194 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-1194
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17260
X-Force: 6553
SecurityFocus: 1227 - ArGoSoft FTP Server 1.0 Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 3303 - Argosoft FTP Server 1.0 DoS, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2014 15:53
Updated: 10/11/2025 17:23
Changes: 07/08/2014 15:53 (65), 05/18/2019 21:29 (9), 10/11/2025 17:23 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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