CVE-2020-37029
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Description
FTPDummy 4.80 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in its preference file handling that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious preference file with carefully constructed shellcode to trigger a structured exception handler overwrite and execute system commands.
Analysis
FTPDummy 4.80 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in its preference file handling that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. [CVSS 8.4 HIGH]
Technical Context
Classified as CWE-120 (Classic Buffer Overflow). Affects its preference file handling. FTPDummy 4.80 contains a local buffer overflow vulnerability in its preference file handling that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can craft a malicious preference file with carefully constructed shellcode to trigger a structured exception handler overwrite and execute system commands.
Affected Products
Product: its preference file handling.
Remediation
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Enable ASLR, DEP/NX, and stack canaries where possible.
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