GEN:SID | 1:2374 |
Message | FTP NLST overflow attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability associated with Mollensoft Hyperion FTP/Encladus Server Suite NLST 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 NLST 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 NLST command.
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Affected Systems | Mollensoft Software Enceladus Server Suite 3.9.11 Mollensoft Software Hyperion FTP Server 3.5.2
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can supply an overly long file argument with the NLST 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 | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 10184
bugtraq: 7909
bugtraq: 9675
cve: 1999-1544
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