Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in FTP Desktop client 3.5, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote malicious servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FTP banner, (2) a long response to a USER command, or (3) a long response to a PASS command.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 2
- FTP Desktop 3.5 - Banner Parsing Buffer Overflow EDB-23117 · dos · Sep 8, 2003 · verified
- FTP Desktop 3.5 - FTP 331 Server Response Buffer Overflow EDB-23118 · dos · Sep 8, 2003 · verified
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References
- 20030908 Multiple Heap Overflows in FTP Desktop mailing-list