LeapFTP < 2.7.4.x PASV Reply Remote Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 11705

Synopsis

The remote host is running an FTP client that is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running LeapFTP - an FTP client.

There is a flaw in the remote version of this software that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on this host.

To exploit it, an attacker would need to set up a rogue FTP server and have a user on this host connect to it.

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.7.4.x or newer as this reportedly fixes the issue.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11705

File Name: leapftp_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.19

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 6/9/2003

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

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

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/9/2003

Exploitable With

Metasploit (LeapWare LeapFTP v2.7.3.600 PASV Reply Client Overflow)

Reference Information

BID: 7860

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