VDB-24099 · CVE-2005-0798 · SA14607

Novell Mini FTP Server 2.3 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell Mini FTP Server 2.3. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-0798. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell Mini FTP Server 2.3 (File Transfer Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Novell iChain Mini FTP Server 2.3, and possibly earlier versions, does not limit the number of incorrect logins, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force login attacks.

The weakness was shared 03/10/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at infobyte.com.ar. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-0798 since 03/20/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (14648†), Secunia (SA14607†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1013408†). The entry VDB-24098 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/09/2005 🔍
03/10/2005 +1 days 🔍
03/10/2005 +0 days 🔍
03/10/2005 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2005 +4 days 🔍
03/16/2005 +1 days 🔍
03/20/2005 +4 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3642 days 🔍
07/21/2017 +864 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: infobyte.com.ar
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-0798 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0798
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24099
Secunia: 14607 - Novell iChain miniFTP Server Brute Force Weakness, Not Critical
OSVDB: 14648 - Novell iChain Mini FTP Server Unlimited Login Attempt
SecurityTracker: 1013408 - Novell iChain Mini FTP Server Does Not Limit Invalid Authentication Attempts

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

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 07/21/2017 10:23
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (57), 07/21/2017 10:23 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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