Description
BPFTPServer service in BulletProof FTP Server 2.4.0.31 does not properly drop privileges before opening files through the Help menu, which allows local users to gain privileges.
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 1
- BulletProof FTP Server 2.4.0.31 - Local Privilege Escalation EDB-971 · local · Apr 29, 2005 · verified
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References
- 20050427 Privilege escalation in BulletProof FTP Server v2.4.0.31 mailing-list
- 13410 vdb-entry
- 15152 third-party-advisory
- 15898 vdb-entry
- ADV-2005-0419 vdb-entry
- bpftp-gain-privilege(20301) vdb-entry