ProFTPD 1.2.7/1.2.8/1.2.9 Rc1/1.2.9 Rc2 containing _xlate_ascii_write RETR memory corruption

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
7.0$0-$5k0.11

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ProFTPD 1.2.7/1.2.8/1.2.9 Rc1/1.2.9 Rc2. This affects the function _xlate_ascii_write of the file containing. This manipulation of the argument RETR causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2004-0346. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ProFTPD 1.2.7/1.2.8/1.2.9 Rc1/1.2.9 Rc2 (File Transfer Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _xlate_ascii_write of the file containing. The manipulation of the argument RETR 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:

Off-by-one buffer overflow in _xlate_ascii_write() in ProFTPD 1.2.7 through 1.2.9rc2p allows local users to gain privileges via a 1024 byte RETR command.

The bug was discovered 03/04/2004. The weakness was disclosed 03/02/2004 by Phantasmal Phantasmagoria as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0346. 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.

Upgrading to version 1.2.9rc3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at proftpd.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3497.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15387), SecurityFocus (BID 9782†), OSVDB (4134†), Secunia (SA11039†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4198†). Additional details are provided at securiteam.com. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Name

Version

License

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: ProFTPD 1.2.9rc3
Patch: proftpd.org
TippingPoint: 🔍

McAfee IPS: 🔍
McAfee IPS Version: 🔍

PaloAlto IPS: 🔍

Timelineinfo

03/02/2004 🔍
03/02/2004 +0 days 🔍
03/04/2004 +2 days 🔍
03/04/2004 +0 days 🔍
03/04/2004 +0 days 🔍
03/04/2004 +0 days 🔍
03/04/2004 +0 days 🔍
04/25/2004 +51 days 🔍
11/23/2004 +212 days 🔍
06/27/2019 +5329 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Phantasmal Phantasmagoria
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-0346 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0346
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-547
X-Force: 15387 - ProFTPD off-by-one _xlate_ascii_write function buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 9782 - ProFTPD _xlate_ascii_write() Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
Secunia: 11039 - ProFTPD ASCII File Translation Off-By-One Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 4134 - ProFTPD in_xlate_ascii_write() Function RETR Command Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 4198 - Proftpd <= 1.2.8 Buffer Overflow, High

Misc.: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 03/04/2004 14:19
Updated: 06/27/2019 21:11
Changes: 03/04/2004 14:19 (85), 06/27/2019 21:11 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:0F7:103

Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Are you interested in using VulDB?

Download the whitepaper to learn more about our service!