VDB-81764 · XFDB 3400 · BID 650

ProFTPD 1.2 pre6 format string

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9.4$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in ProFTPD 1.2 pre6 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Such manipulation leads to format string. There is no exploit available. This vulnerability is historically impactful due to its background and the reception it garnered. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ProFTPD 1.2 pre6 (File Transfer Software). It has been rated as very critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/19/1999. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD (estimation calculated on 09/28/2018). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 1.2.0pre7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3400), SecurityFocus (BID 650†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2283†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ProFTPD 1.2.0pre7
ISS Proventia IPS: 🔍

Timelineinfo

09/17/1999 🔍
09/19/1999 +2 days 🔍
09/19/1999 +0 days 🔍
10/12/2003 +1483 days 🔍
04/08/2016 +4562 days 🔍
09/28/2018 +903 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81764
X-Force: 3400 - ProFTPD path string could allow root access
SecurityFocus: 650 - ProFTPD snprintf Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 2283 - ProFTPD Format String Enables Privilege Elevation, High

Entryinfo

Created: 04/08/2016 14:26
Updated: 09/28/2018 09:22
Changes: 04/08/2016 14:26 (49), 09/28/2018 09:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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