Core FTP 1.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Core FTP 1.2. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2014-1443. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Core FTP 1.2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some 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. CVE summarizes:

Core FTP Server 1.2 before build 515 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information (password for the previous user) via a USER command with a specific length, possibly related to an out-of-bounds read.

The weakness was presented 05/01/2014 by Martin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1443 since 01/14/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72662 (Core FTP Server < 1.2 Build 515 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FTP. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122061 (Core FTP Server / SFTP Server Information Disclosure and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 21747.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91001), Tenable (72662), SecurityFocus (BID 65428†), OSVDB (102968†) and Secunia (SA56850†). See VDB-69567 and VDB-69566 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Nessus ID: 72662
Nessus Name: Core FTP Server < 1.2 Build 515 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FTP 1.2
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 125073
Researcher: Martin
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-1443 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1443
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69568
X-Force: 91001
SecurityFocus: 65428 - Core FTP 'USER' command Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 56850 - Core FTP Server / SFTP Server Information Disclosure and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 102968
Vulnerability Center: 44412 - Core FTP Server 1.2 Before Build 515 Remote Password Leakage via the USER Command, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2015 16:45
Updated: 03/21/2022 07:33
Changes: 03/25/2015 16:45 (65), 05/27/2017 10:46 (8), 03/21/2022 07:27 (3), 03/21/2022 07:33 (1)
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