CVE-2005-2961 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted FTP search responses if the -ftpsearch option is enabled in ProZilla.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-2961?
CVE-2005-2961 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the get_string_ahref function for ProZilla 1.3.7.4 and possibly earlier, with the -ftpsearch option enabled, allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via a search response with a crafted string in the HREF field of an <A> tag.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2961?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Prozilla Prozilla Download Accelerator.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2961?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2961 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2961 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-834-1, GHSA-9g2q-qghv-228v.