ArGoSoft FTP Server up to 1.4.1.5 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in ArGoSoft FTP Server up to 1.4.1.5. Impacted is an unknown function. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-2673. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ArGoSoft FTP Server up to 1.4.1.5 (File Transfer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation 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:

Multiple buffer overflows in ArGoSoft FTP Server before 1.4.1.6 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a SITE ZIP command with a long first or second argument, or (2) a SITE COPY with a long argument.

The weakness was published 02/27/2004 by STORM with Beyond Security (Website). The advisory is shared at argosoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2673 since 01/09/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Perl. 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 27228 (ArGoSoft FTP Server Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.4.1.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15410), SecurityFocus (BID 9770†), OSVDB (11334†), Secunia (SA11002†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3984†). Similar entries are available at VDB-22725, VDB-23547, VDB-23546 and VDB-23544. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FTP Server 1.4.1.6

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02/27/2004 🔍
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03/01/2004 +2 days 🔍
03/16/2004 +15 days 🔍
11/02/2004 +231 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +58 days 🔍
01/09/2007 +739 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +2982 days 🔍
07/05/2025 +3770 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: argosoft.com
Researcher: STORM
Organization: Beyond Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-2673 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2673
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23545
X-Force: 15410
SecurityFocus: 9770 - ArGoSoft FTP Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 11002 - ArGoSoft FTP Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 11334 - ArGoSoft FTP Server Multiple Command Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 3984 - ArGoSoft FTP Server < 1.4.1.6 Buffer Overflows, Medium

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

Created: 03/10/2015 12:14
Updated: 07/05/2025 20:48
Changes: 03/10/2015 12:14 (63), 05/20/2019 14:41 (10), 07/05/2025 20:48 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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