Matu FTP Server 1.1.3.0 Command PASS memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Matu FTP Server 1.1.3.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument PASS leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2002-0895. In addition, an exploit is available. It is recommended to apply restrictive firewalling.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Matu FTP Server 1.1.3.0 (File Transfer Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown part of the component Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument PASS 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in MatuFtpServer 1.1.3.0 (1.1.3) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PASS (password) command.

The weakness was presented 10/04/2002 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at online.securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-0895. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in Perl. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27146 (Matu FTP Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Addressing this vulnerability is possible by firewalling . Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1972.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9138), Exploit-DB (21468), SecurityFocus (BID 4792†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3332†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best 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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Snort ID: 1972
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-FTP PASS overflow attempt
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Suricata ID: 2101972
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Timelineinfo

05/22/2002 🔍
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10/04/2002 +135 days 🔍
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01/05/2004 +458 days 🔍
07/29/2014 +3858 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: online.securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-0895 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0895
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18833
X-Force: 9138
SecurityFocus: 4792 - Matu FTP Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3332 - Buffer Overflow in MatuFtpServer 1.1.3.0, Critical

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

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2014 11:01
Updated: 09/12/2025 09:20
Changes: 07/29/2014 11:01 (70), 05/19/2019 06:44 (1), 06/05/2025 07:23 (21), 09/12/2025 09:20 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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