freeFTPd Multiple Command Malformed Argument Remote DoS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 20247

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Synopsis

The remote FTP server is prone by to denial of service attacks.

Description

The remote host appears to be using freeFTPd, a free FTP / FTPS / SFTP server for Windows.

The version of freeFTPd installed on the remote host crashes if it receives a PORT command with a port number from an authenticated user. In addition, the application reportedly will freeze for a period of time if it receives a PASV command with user-supplied data.

Solution

Unknown at this time.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 20247

File Name: freeftpd_port_dos.nasl

Version: 1.22

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 11/29/2005

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Temporal Score: 5.3

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:freeftpd:freeftpd

Required KB Items: ftp/login, ftp/password

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/24/2005

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-3812

BID: 15557

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