CVE-2012-4729: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 26, 2012
·
Updated

Wing FTP Server before 4.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via two zip commands.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server<=4.0.9
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=1.1
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=1.2
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=1.3
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=1.4
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=1.5
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=1.6
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=2.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=2.1
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=2.3
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=2.4
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.0.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.1.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.1.2
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.2.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.2.4
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.2.8
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.3.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.3.4
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.3.5
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.4.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.4.1
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.4.2
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.4.3
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.4.5
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.5.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.5.1
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.5.2
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.6.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.6.1
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.6.6
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.6.8
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.7.2
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.7.5
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.8.0
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.8.5
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.8.6
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.8.7
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.8.8
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=3.8.9
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=4.0.1
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=4.0.2
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=4.0.3
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=4.0.5
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=4.0.6
Wftpserver Wing Ftp Server=4.0.8

Event History

Oct 26, 2012
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-2012-4729?

CVE-2012-4729 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4729?

To fix CVE-2012-4729, upgrade Wing FTP Server to version 4.1.1 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2012-4729?

CVE-2012-4729 affects Wing FTP Server versions up to 4.0.9 and several earlier versions.

4

What attack vector is used in CVE-2012-4729?

CVE-2012-4729 is exploited using specific zip commands by remote authenticated users.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2012-4729 on server availability?

CVE-2012-4729 can cause a denial of service, resulting in the crashing of the Wing FTP Server daemon.

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