HD Soft Windows FTP Server up to 1.6 wscanf format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in HD Soft Windows FTP Server up to 1.6. This issue affects the function wscanf. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0069. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HD Soft Windows FTP Server up to 1.6 (File Transfer Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function wscanf. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Format string vulnerability in HD Soft Windows FTP Server 1.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the username, which is processed by the wscanf function.

The weakness was released 02/17/2004 by Peter Winter-Smith (Website). The advisory is available at marc.info. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0069. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27217 (HD Soft Windows FTP Server Username Format String Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 31610.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14188), Exploit-DB (23531), SecurityFocus (BID 9385†), SecurityTracker (ID 1008658†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3762†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Researcher: Peter Winter-Smith
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0069 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0069
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21586
X-Force: 14188
SecurityFocus: 9385 - HD Soft Windows FTP Server Username Format String Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1008658
Vulnerability Center: 3762 - Arbitrary Code Execution in HD Soft Windows FTP Server via Format String Specifiers in the Username, Critical

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

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 14:26
Updated: 09/07/2025 06:19
Changes: 10/15/2014 14:26 (64), 05/19/2019 21:29 (2), 07/13/2025 19:04 (22), 09/07/2025 06:19 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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