CVE-2017-1000218: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 17, 2017
·Updated
LightFTP version 1.1 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the "writelogentry" function resulting a denial of services or a remote code execution.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Lightftp Project Lightftp=1.1
Hfiref0x Lightftp=1.1
Event History
Nov 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000218?
CVE-2017-1000218 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000218?
To fix CVE-2017-1000218, upgrade to the latest version of LightFTP that has patched the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-1000218?
CVE-2017-1000218 affects LightFTP version 1.1 from both the Lightftp Project and Hfiref0x.
4
Is CVE-2017-1000218 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-1000218 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
5
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1000218?
CVE-2017-1000218 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or remote code execution.