GEN:SID | 1:2340 |
Message | FTP SITE CHMOD overflow attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability associated with RhinoSoft Serv-u FTP Server CHMOD 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 | Serv-u offers FTP servers for Windows hosts. A vulnerability exists with the CHMOD 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 CHMOD command.
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Affected Systems | RhinoSoft Serv-u FTP Server prior to version 4.2
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker can supply an overly long file argument with the CHMOD 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: 10181
bugtraq: 9483
bugtraq: 9675
cve: 1999-0838
nessus: 12037
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