FTP Explorer PWD Parameter Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:22640

Info

FTP Explorer PWD Parameter Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 22640
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2007-1082
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 20 2007 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 27 2007 07:33PM
Credit: Marsu Pilami is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: FTPx FTP Explorer 1.0.1 Build 047
Not Vulnerable: FTPx FTP Explorer 1.0.1 .52

Discussion

FTP Explorer PWD Parameter Denial Of Service Vulnerability

FTP Explorer is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability because the application fails to properly handle overly long PWD responses.

Exploiting this issue will cause 100% CPU exhaustion, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Due to the nature of this vulnerability, attackers may be able to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected application.

This issue affects version 1.0.1 Build 047; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

FTP Explorer PWD Parameter Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue that lead to remote code execution. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: mailto:[email protected].

The following exploit code causes a denial-of-service condition:

Solution / Fix

FTP Explorer PWD Parameter Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released version 1.0.1.25 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.

References

FTP Explorer PWD Parameter Denial Of Service Vulnerability

References:
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