PlatinumFTP FTP Server 1.0.18 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PlatinumFTP FTP Server 1.0.18 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-0779. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PlatinumFTP FTP Server 1.0.18 (File Transfer Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. 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:

PlatinumFTP 1.0.18, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via multiple connection attempts with a \ (backslash) in the username.

The bug was discovered 03/12/2005. The weakness was released 05/02/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-0779 since 03/20/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. 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 was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17321 (PlatinumFTPServer username Multiple Connection Handling Remote Format String), 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19674), Tenable (17321), SecurityFocus (BID 12790†), OSVDB (3217†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-7380†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 17321
Nessus Name: PlatinumFTPServer username Multiple Connection Handling Remote Format String
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03/05/2005 🔍
03/12/2005 +7 days 🔍
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03/20/2005 +6 days 🔍
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05/02/2005 +41 days 🔍
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03/10/2015 +3599 days 🔍
05/30/2019 +1542 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-0779 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0779
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24616
X-Force: 19674
SecurityFocus: 12790 - PlatinumFTPServer Multiple Malformed User Name Connection Denial Of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 3217 - PlatinumFTPServer - Multiple Malformed User Name Connection Denial Of Service Issue
Vulnerability Center: 7380 - DoS in PlatinumFTPserver 1.0.18, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 05/30/2019 22:20
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (68), 05/30/2019 22:20 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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