CVE-2005-2373 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 26 Jul 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in SlimFTPd FTP server commands.

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-2005-2373?

CVE-2005-2373 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and 3.16 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name to (1) LIST, (2) DELE or (3) RNFR commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2373?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Whitsoft Development Slimftpd.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2373?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2373 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-2005-2373 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2373 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-44p6-vpjf-mxj6.