CVE-2008-4321 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote FTP servers can execute arbitrary code on FlashGet clients via a buffer overflow in the PWD command response.
- 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-2008-4321?
CVE-2008-4321 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 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 FlashGet (formerly JetCar) FTP 1.9 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to the PWD command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4321?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flashget Flashget Ftp.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4321?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4321 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-2008-4321 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4321 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m48r-594h-72m8.