CVE-2004-1885 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via the SITE command in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2004-1885?

CVE-2004-1885 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs as SYSTEM by using the SITE command to modify certain iFtpSvc options that are handled by iftpmgr.exe.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1885?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progress Ws Ftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1885?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1885 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2004-1885 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1885 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jw9r-m7hp-gw6p.

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