FTP: Ipswitch WS_FTP Server FTP Commands Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Ipswitch FTP Server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the vulnerable service, normally System.

Extended Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) XCRC, (2) XSHA1, or (3) XMD5 commands.

Affected Products

Progress ws_ftp_server

Short Name
FTP:WS-FTP:WS-FTP-COMM-OF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
FTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2006-4847 CVE-2006-5000 CVE-2006-5001 Commands FTP Ipswitch Overflow Server WS_FTP bid:20076
Release Date
10/09/2006
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3679
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Progress

Ipswitch

CVSS Score

6.5

5.0

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