Coreftp Core FTP 2.1 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Coreftp Core FTP 2.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-3484. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Coreftp Core FTP 2.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. 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. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in Core FTP 2.1 build 1612 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in an FTP server entry in a site backup file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The weakness was released 09/25/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at osvdb.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-3484 since 09/30/2009. 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.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53488), Exploit-DB (9815), OSVDB (58385†) and Secunia (SA36872†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

09/25/2009 🔍
09/28/2009 +3 days 🔍
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09/30/2009 +1 days 🔍
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03/18/2015 +1995 days 🔍
09/28/2025 +3847 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-3484 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3484
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50296
X-Force: 53488 - Core FTP hostname buffer overflow
Secunia: 36872 - Core FTP Hostname Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 58385 - Core FTP Server Hostname Handling Remote Overflow

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 09/28/2025 05:10
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (48), 12/17/2017 10:09 (7), 09/28/2025 05:10 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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