FreeFloat FTP Server USER Command Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in FreeFloat FTP Server version 1.0.0. The server fails to properly validate input passed to the USER command, allowing remote attackers to overwrite memory and potentially execute arbitrary code. The flaw is triggered by sending an overly long username string, which overflows the buffer allocated for user authentication.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- D35m0nd142
- 0v3r
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/freefloatftp_user.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23243
- https://my.saintcorporation.com/cgi-bin/exploit_info/freefloat_ftp_server_user_cmd
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15689
- https://web.archive.org/web/20101208040029/http://secunia.com/advisories/42465/
- https://web.archive.org/web/20101213050627/http://www.freefloat.com/sv/about-/about-.php
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freefloat-ftp-server-user-command-buffer-overflow
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