BisonFTP Server 4 Release 2 Command ls/cwd input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in BisonFTP Server 4 Release 2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument ls/cwd leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2003-1416. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in BisonFTP Server 4 Release 2 (File Transfer Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument ls/cwd with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

BisonFTP Server 4 release 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long (1) ls or (2) cwd command.

The weakness was published 12/31/2003 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-1416 since 10/19/2007. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 (11346) and SecurityFocus (BID 6869†). Similar entry is available at VDB-21301. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/17/2003 🔍
12/31/2003 +317 days 🔍
12/31/2003 +0 days 🔍
10/19/2007 +1388 days 🔍
08/30/2014 +2507 days 🔍
07/04/2017 +1039 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1416 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1416
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21335
X-Force: 11346
SecurityFocus: 6869 - BisonFTP Long Command Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/30/2014 23:22
Updated: 07/04/2017 12:20
Changes: 08/30/2014 23:22 (49), 07/04/2017 12:20 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:223:103

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