CVE-2007-6473 Memory corruption in n/a
A remote FTP server can execute arbitrary code on the client via a heap-based buffer overflow triggered by a long LIST command reply.
- 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-2007-6473?
CVE-2007-6473 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Explorer 1.0 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long reply to a LIST command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6473?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Texas Imperial Software Wftpd Pro Explorer.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6473 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-2007-6473 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6473 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pmwq-whmq-7hwc.