WS_FTP Multiple Command Long Argument Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 11094

Synopsis

It is possible to crash the remote FTP server.

Description

It is possible to shut down the remote FTP server by issuing a command followed by a too long argument.

An attacker may use this flow to prevent your site from sharing some resources with the rest of the world, or even execute arbitrary code on your system.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version your FTP server.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 11094

File Name: wsftp_overflows.nasl

Version: 1.22

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 8/21/2002

Updated: 8/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/26/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1021

Detections

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