ProFTPD up to 1.2.9rc1 ASCII Mode Upload memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ProFTPD up to 1.2.9rc1. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component ASCII Mode Upload Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ProFTPD up to 1.2.9rc1 (File Transfer Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component ASCII Mode Upload Handler. 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 weakness was released 09/23/2003 with ISS (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at proftpd.de. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

Additional details are provided at xforce.iss.net. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: proftpd.de

Timelineinfo

09/23/2003 🔍
09/24/2003 +1 days 🔍
06/26/2019 +5754 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: http://www.iss.net
Organization: ISS
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-301
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/24/2003 18:10
Updated: 06/26/2019 16:12
Changes: 09/24/2003 18:10 (48), 06/26/2019 16:12 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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