7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16513: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Nov 03 2017(Updated: )

Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional before 12.6.0.3 has buffer overflows in the local search field and the backup locations field, aka WSCLT-1729.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ipswitch WS FTP<12.6.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16513?

    CVE-2017-16513 has a medium severity rating due to its buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16513?

    To fix CVE-2017-16513, upgrade to Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional version 12.6.0.3 or later.

  • What vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2017-16513?

    CVE-2017-16513 contains buffer overflows in the local search field and backup locations field.

  • Which versions of Ipswitch WS_FTP are affected by CVE-2017-16513?

    Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional versions prior to 12.6.0.3 are affected by CVE-2017-16513.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2017-16513?

    Exploiting CVE-2017-16513 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

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