Pablo FTP Server up to 1.3/1.5 Command User format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Pablo FTP Server up to 1.3/1.5. It has been classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Command Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument User results in format string. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1244. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Pablo FTP Server up to 1.3/1.5 (File Transfer Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument USER with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in Pablo FTP Server 1.5, 1.3, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in the USER command.

The bug was discovered 10/15/2002. The weakness was presented 04/09/2004 with Texonet as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1244. 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 of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 28 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27234 (Pablo Software Solutions FTP Server Format String Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10532), SecurityFocus (BID 6099†), OSVDB (4996†), Secunia (SA7439†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4147†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

10/15/2002 🔍
11/04/2002 +20 days 🔍
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11/12/2002 +8 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +513 days 🔍
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04/18/2004 +9 days 🔍
07/31/2014 +3756 days 🔍
09/07/2025 +4056 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Organization: Texonet
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-1244 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1244
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19143
X-Force: 10532
SecurityFocus: 6099 - Pablo Software Solutions FTP Server Format String Vulnerability
Secunia: 7439
OSVDB: 4996 - Pablo FTP Server Username Format String
Vulnerability Center: 4147 - Format String in Pablo FTP Server, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2014 15:08
Updated: 09/07/2025 02:04
Changes: 07/31/2014 15:08 (66), 05/21/2019 06:50 (1), 09/07/2025 02:04 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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