CVE-2005-0566 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 27 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Golden FTP Server Pro via a buffer overflow in the RNTO command.

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-2005-0566?

CVE-2005-0566 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server Pro (goldenftpd) 2.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long RNTO command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0566?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kmint21 Software Golden Ftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0566?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0566 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-2005-0566 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0566 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cqpw-rfh4-5hfj.