CVE-2005-0256: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 25 2005(Updated: )
The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion by recursion) via a glob pattern with a large number of * (wildcard) characters, as demonstrated using the dir command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| wu-ftpd | =2.6.1 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=207&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-705
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57795-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18210
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14411
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19561
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101699-1
- http://www.osvdb.org/14203
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1271
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0588
- http://itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=c00637342
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1762
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1333
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1265
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0256?
CVE-2005-0256 is considered a denial-of-service vulnerability that can cause CPU exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0256?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0256, upgrade from wu-ftpd versions 2.6.1 or 2.6.2 to a patched version.
Which versions of wu-ftpd are affected by CVE-2005-0256?
CVE-2005-0256 affects wu-ftpd version 2.6.1 and 2.6.2.
Can CVE-2005-0256 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0256 can be exploited remotely through crafted glob patterns.
What impact does CVE-2005-0256 have on the system?
CVE-2005-0256 can lead to a denial of service by exhausting CPU resources, potentially affecting system availability.
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