WarFTPD 1.82 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in WarFTPD 1.82. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-0312. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WarFTPD 1.82 (File Transfer Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

WarFTPD 1.82 RC9, when running as an NT service, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (access violation) via a CWD command with a crafted pathname, as demonstrated using a large string of "%s" sequences, possibly indicating a format string vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 01/27/2005. The weakness was released 01/27/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-0312 since 02/10/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 16270 (WarFTPd CWD Command Remote 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27261 (War FTP Daemon Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (16270), SecurityFocus (BID 12384†), OSVDB (13225†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6950†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

File Transfer Software

Name

WarFTPD

Version

1.82

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 16270
Nessus Name: WarFTPd CWD Command Remote DoS
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-0312 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0312
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23896
X-Force: 19129
SecurityFocus: 12384 - War FTP Daemon Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 13225 - War FTP Daemon - Remote Denial Of Service Issue
Vulnerability Center: 6950 - DoS in War FTP Daemon 1.8, 1.82 RC9, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 07/05/2025 15:42
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (65), 05/29/2019 16:50 (7), 07/01/2021 12:00 (3), 07/05/2025 15:42 (18)
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