VDB-35647 · CVE-2007-1485 · BID 22986

Ftplib 3.1-1 set_umask -m memory corruption ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Ftplib 3.1-1 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function set_umask. This manipulation of the argument -m causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2007-1485. No exploit exists. The presence of this vulnerability remains uncertain at this time.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ftplib 3.1-1. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function set_umask. The manipulation of the argument -m 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:

** DISPUTED ** Buffer overflow in the set_umask function in QFTP in LIBFtp 3.1-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -m argument. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because QFTP is not setuid, and it is unlikely that there are web interfaces to QFTP that would accept untrusted command line arguments.

The weakness was disclosed 03/15/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-1485 since 03/16/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/07/2024).

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 22986†) and OSVDB (35089†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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03/15/2007 🔍
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03/13/2015 +2882 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-1485 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-1485
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-35647
SecurityFocus: 22986 - qftp Set_Umask Function Stack-Based Buffer-Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 35089 - LIBFtp QFTP set_umask Function -m Argument Local Overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 12:16
Updated: 08/07/2024 18:42
Changes: 03/13/2015 12:16 (48), 08/27/2018 07:36 (6), 08/07/2024 18:42 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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