CVE-2003-0561 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote FTP servers can execute arbitrary code on IglooFTP PRO clients via buffer overflows in banner and command responses.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2003-0561?

CVE-2003-0561 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jul 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in IglooFTP PRO 3.8 allow remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FTP banner, or long responses to the client commands (2) USER, (3) PASS, (4) ACCT, and possibly other commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0561?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iglooftp Iglooftp Pro.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0561?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0561 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2003-0561 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0561 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgfg-p373-5w2p.

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