CVE-2005-3683: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 19, 2005
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in freeFTPd before 1.0.9 with Logging enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a long USER command.

Affected Software

9 affected components
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.2
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.3
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.5
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.1
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.4
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.8
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.6
freeFTPd freeFTPd=1.0.7

Remediation

Event History

Nov 19, 2005
CVE Published
01:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3683?

CVE-2005-3683 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3683?

To fix CVE-2005-3683, update freeFTPd to version 1.0.9 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2005-3683?

CVE-2005-3683 affects freeFTPd versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.8.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2005-3683 allow?

CVE-2005-3683 allows a stack-based buffer overflow attack through a long USER command.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2005-3683?

The consequences of CVE-2005-3683 include denial of service and potential unauthorized arbitrary code execution.

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