WS_FTP Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (Bounce, PASV Hijacking)

high Nessus Plugin ID 14599

Synopsis

The remote FTP server has multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

According to its version number, the remote WS_FTP server is vulnerable to session hijacking during passive connections and to an FTP bounce attack when a user submits a specially crafted FTP command.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of this software.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/1995/Jul/46

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14599

File Name: wsftp_classic_flaws.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 9/1/2004

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/12/1995

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0017

BID: 6050, 6051