Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gproftpd | Gproftpd | <= 8.1.8 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=81894ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-26.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=81894ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-26.xmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0484?
CVE-2005-0484 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers...
How severe is CVE-2005-0484?
CVE-2005-0484 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0484?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gproftpd Gproftpd.