CVE-2004-0286 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the FTP server or execute arbitrary code by sending a long username, affecting RobotFTP users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0286?
CVE-2004-0286 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in RobotFTP 1.0 and 2.0 beta 1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0286?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Robotftp Robotftp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0286?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0286 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-2004-0286 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-0286 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg3w-3352-ph3c.