Linux FTP XPWD Overflow
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2005-3524
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000155
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000155 - Linux FTP XPWD Overflow
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- linux-ftpd-ssl linux-ftpd-ssl 0.17