CVE-2005-0850: Input Validation

Published Mar 24, 2005
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Updated

FileZilla FTP server before 0.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a request for a filename containing an MS-DOS device name such as CON, NUL, COM1, LPT1, and others.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Filezilla-project Filezilla Server<0.9.6

Remediation

Event History

Mar 24, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0850?

CVE-2005-0850 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt the operation of the FileZilla FTP server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0850?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0850, upgrade to FileZilla Server version 0.9.6 or later.

3

What versions of FileZilla are affected by CVE-2005-0850?

CVE-2005-0850 affects all versions of FileZilla FTP server prior to 0.9.6.

4

Can CVE-2005-0850 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-0850 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests to the FileZilla FTP server.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2005-0850 enable?

CVE-2005-0850 enables a remote denial of service attack that can render the FTP server unresponsive.

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