Vulnerability Description
The ftp_QUIT function in ftpserver.py in pyftpdlib before 0.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (file descriptor exhaustion and daemon outage) by sending a QUIT command during a disallowed data-transfer attempt.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| G.Rodola | Pyftpdlib | <= 0.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/issues/detail?id=71ExploitPatch
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/browse/trunk/HISTORY
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/detail?r=344
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/diff?spec=svn344&r=344&format=side&pat
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/issues/detail?id=71ExploitPatch
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/browse/trunk/HISTORY
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/detail?r=344
- http://code.google.com/p/pyftpdlib/source/diff?spec=svn344&r=344&format=side&pat
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7264?
CVE-2008-7264 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The ftp_QUIT function in ftpserver.py in pyftpdlib before 0.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (file descriptor exhaustion and daemon outage) by sending a QUIT command ...
How severe is CVE-2008-7264?
CVE-2008-7264 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7264?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: G.Rodola Pyftpdlib.