Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3 MLST Command memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component MLST Command Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-6880. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3 (File Transfer Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component MLST Command Handler. 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:

Buffer overflow in Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long MLST command.

The bug was discovered 03/16/2017. The weakness was released 03/17/2017 by Nassim Asrir as EDB-ID 41620 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is available at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-6880 since 03/14/2017. 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.

A public exploit has been developed by Nassim Asrir and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (41620). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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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
Author: Nassim Asrir
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: EDB-ID 41620
Researcher: Nassim Asrir
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-6880 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6880
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98266
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-6880 - Cerberus FTP Server - Buffer Overflow Issue

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2017 02:58
Updated: 12/03/2025 11:50
Changes: 03/18/2017 02:58 (67), 09/10/2020 09:13 (2), 12/03/2025 11:50 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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