Code-Crafters Ability Server 2.25 Command APPE memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Code-Crafters Ability Server 2.25. This impacts an unknown function of the component Command Handler. This manipulation of the argument APPE causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1627. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Code-Crafters Ability Server 2.25. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument APPE 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. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Ability Server 2.25, 2.32, 2.34, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long APPE command.

The weakness was shared 12/08/2004 by muts (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.virus.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-1627 since 02/20/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15628 (Ability FTP Server Multiple Command Remote Buffer Overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FTP.

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 (18405), Exploit-DB (592), Tenable (15628), SecurityFocus (BID 11508†) and OSVDB (12347†). The entry VDB-22338 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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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Nessus ID: 15628
Nessus Name: Ability FTP Server Multiple Command Remote Buffer Overflows
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10/22/2004 🔍
10/22/2004 +0 days 🔍
10/25/2004 +3 days 🔍
12/08/2004 +44 days 🔍
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02/20/2005 +67 days 🔍
01/09/2015 +3610 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.virus.org
Researcher: muts
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-1627 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1627
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22339
X-Force: 18405 - Ability FTP Server APPE command buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 11508 - Code-Crafters Ability Server FTP STOR And APPE Arguments Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 12941 - Ability Server FTP Commands Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 12347 - Ability Server APPE Command Remote Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1012464 - Ability Server Buffer Overflow in APPE Command Lets Remote Authenticated Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 5746

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

Created: 01/09/2015 16:15
Updated: 06/19/2024 14:24
Changes: 01/09/2015 16:15 (68), 07/08/2017 14:19 (8), 06/30/2021 12:04 (3), 06/19/2024 14:24 (16)
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