CVE-2008-3734
First published: Wed Aug 20 2008(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in Ipswitch WS_FTP Home 2007.0.0.2 and WS_FTP Professional 2007.1.0.0 allows remote FTP servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a connection greeting (response).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswitch WS FTP | =2007.0.0.2 | |
| Ipswitch WS FTP | =2007.1.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3734?
CVE-2008-3734 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3734?
To fix CVE-2008-3734, you should upgrade to a later version of Ipswitch WS_FTP that has addressed this vulnerability.
Which versions of Ipswitch WS_FTP are affected by CVE-2008-3734?
CVE-2008-3734 affects Ipswitch WS_FTP Home version 2007.0.0.2 and WS_FTP Professional version 2007.1.0.0.
What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2008-3734?
CVE-2008-3734 can be exploited remotely via format string specifiers in a connection greeting from FTP servers.
What kind of impact can CVE-2008-3734 have on my system?
Exploiting CVE-2008-3734 can lead to application crashes or give an attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code.
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