Smallftpd 1.0.3 FTP Request memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Smallftpd 1.0.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component FTP Request Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0299. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Smallftpd 1.0.3 (File Transfer Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component FTP Request Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in smallftpd 0.99 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an FTP request with a large number of "/" (slash) characters.

The weakness was presented 11/23/2004 by intuit (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.info. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0299. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12072 (smallftpd 1.0.3 Multiple DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FTP and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15262), Tenable (12072), SecurityFocus (BID 9684†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3840†). 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: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 12072
Nessus Name: smallftpd 1.0.3 Multiple DoS
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OpenVAS ID: 12072
OpenVAS Name: smallftpd 1.0.3
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Researcher: intuit
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0299 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0299
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22443
X-Force: 15262
SecurityFocus: 9684 - SmallFTPD Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3840 - DoS in SmallFTPD due to Wrong User Input Validation, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:24
Updated: 08/10/2025 01:56
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:24 (60), 05/20/2019 09:32 (9), 06/30/2021 14:02 (2), 08/10/2025 01:56 (23)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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