IPSwitch WS FTP Server 4.0.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IPSwitch WS FTP Server 4.0.2. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2004-1883. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IPSwitch WS FTP Server 4.0.2 (File Transfer Software). Affected is an unknown code block. 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 (1) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by causing a large error string to be generated by the ALLO handler, or (2) may allow remote FTP administrators to execute arbitrary code by causing a long hostname or username to be inserted into a reply to a STAT command while a file is being transferred.

The weakness was shared 03/24/2004 by Hugh Mann (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-1883 since 05/04/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14598 (WS_FTP Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (OF, DoS, Cmd Exec)), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27236 (Ipswitch WS_FTP Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2449. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8514.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15561), Exploit-DB (165), Tenable (14598), SecurityFocus (BID 9953†) and OSVDB (4540†). The entries VDB-563, VDB-572, VDB-571 and VDB-573 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14598
Nessus Name: WS_FTP Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (OF, DoS, Cmd Exec)
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OpenVAS ID: 14598
OpenVAS Name: WS FTP server multiple flaws
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 2449
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-FTP ALLO overflow attempt
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03/22/2004 🔍
03/23/2004 +1 days 🔍
03/24/2004 +1 days 🔍
03/24/2004 +0 days 🔍
09/01/2004 +160 days 🔍
09/07/2004 +6 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +115 days 🔍
05/04/2005 +124 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3596 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ipswitch.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Hugh Mann
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1883 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1883
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22944
X-Force: 15561
SecurityFocus: 9953 - Ipswitch WS_FTP Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 11206
OSVDB: 4540 - WS_FTP Server ALLO Command Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 5313 - Buffer Overflow in WS_FTP Server 4.0.2, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/09/2015 15:52
Updated: 09/12/2025 15:20
Changes: 03/09/2015 15:52 (88), 05/24/2019 16:26 (2), 09/12/2025 15:20 (18)
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