HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2005-3524

Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Linux-Ftpd-SslLinux-Ftpd-Ssl0.17

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-3524?

CVE-2005-3524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.

How severe is CVE-2005-3524?

CVE-2005-3524 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3524?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux-Ftpd-Ssl Linux-Ftpd-Ssl.