CVE-2005-3524 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on linux-ftpd-ssl by exploiting a buffer overflow via a long directory name in the XPWD command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3524?
CVE-2005-3524 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3524?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux-Ftpd-Ssl Linux-Ftpd-Ssl.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3524?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-3524 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3524 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3524, DSA-896-1, GHSA-23wf-343v-3cqg.