CVE-2017-16513 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 3 Nov 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input in search or backup fields.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-16513?

CVE-2017-16513 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional before 12.6.0.3 has buffer overflows in the local search field and the backup locations field, aka WSCLT-1729.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16513?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Ws Ftp.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16513?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16513 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-2017-16513 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-16513 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fvjc-8q2w-9hmf.