CVE-2004-0185 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in wu-ftpd via a long SKEY request, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0185?
CVE-2004-0185 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the skey_challenge function in ftpd.c for wu-ftp daemon (wu-ftpd) 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a s/key (SKEY) request with a long name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0185?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Washington University Wu-Ftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0185?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-0185 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0185 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2004-0187, GHSA-c878-8cvq-qfv7.