CVE-2007-1485 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in QFTP's set_umask function, though exploitation is disputed due to lack of setuid privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-1485?
CVE-2007-1485 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the set_umask function in QFTP in LIBFtp 3.1-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -m argument. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because QFTP is not setuid, and it is unlikely that there are web interfaces to QFTP that would accept untrusted command line arguments
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1485?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ftplib Ftplib.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1485?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1485 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-2007-1485 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-1485 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvxv-mcmq-2qq6.