FTP: FlashGet FTP PWD Command Stack Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the IE FlashGet application. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the client.

Extended Description

FlashGet is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. FlashGet 1.9 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Flashget flashget

References

BugTraq: 30685

CVE: CVE-2014-5211

URL: http://www.flashget.com

Short Name

FTP:OVERFLOW:S2C-PATH-OF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

FTP: FlashGet FTP PWD Command Stack Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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