CVE-2008-3795 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote FTP servers can trigger a buffer overflow in the WS_FTP Home client via a long message response, potentially allowing code execution.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-3795?
CVE-2008-3795 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Aug 2008. 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 Ipswitch WS_FTP Home client allows remote FTP servers to have an unknown impact via a long "message response."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3795?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ipswitch Ws Ftp Home.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3795?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3795 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-2008-3795 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3795 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r79h-cpp7-jww6.