GEN:SID | 1:1976 |
Message | FTP RMD overflow attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability associated with CesarFTPD FTP server DELE command.
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Impact | Remote access. A successful attack may permit the remote execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges.
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Detailed Information | CesarFTPD offers FTP servers for Windows hosts. A vulnerability exists with the DELE command that can cause a buffer overflow and permit the execution of arbitrary commands with system privileges. The buffer overflow can be caused by supplying an overly long argument to the DELE command.
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Affected Systems | Hosts running CesarFTP 0.98b.
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can supply an overly long file argument with the DELE command, causing a buffer overflow.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
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Additional References | CVE: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2001-0826
Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2972
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Rule References | bugtraq: 2972
cve: 2000-0133
cve: 2001-0826
cve: 2001-1021
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