VDB-50401 · CVE-2009-3655 · SA36873

Serv-U up to 8.2.0.3 FTP Command denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Serv-U. Affected is an unknown function of the component FTP Command. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-3655. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Serv-U (File Transfer Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component FTP Command. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Rhino Software Serv-U 7.0.0.1 through 8.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via unspecified vectors related to the "SITE SET TRANSFERPROGRESS ON" FTP command.

The weakness was released 10/09/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at serv-u.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3655. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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 Secunia (SA36873†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25312†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-9554, VDB-10026, VDB-10027 and VDB-12396. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 801118
OpenVAS Name: Rhino Software Serv-U SITE SET Command Denial Of Service vulnerability
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/09/2009 🔍
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04/07/2010 +180 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1806 days 🔍
03/25/2025 +3660 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: serv-u.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-3655 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3655
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50401

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Secunia: 36873
Vulnerability Center: 25312 - Rhino Software Serv-U 7.0.0.1 through 8.2.0.3 Remote DoS Vulnerability via FTP Command, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 03/25/2025 23:04
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (51), 02/23/2017 09:58 (6), 08/23/2021 15:29 (4), 03/25/2025 23:04 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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