CVE-2007-1567

Stack-based buffer overflow in War FTP Daemon 1.65, and possibly earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via…

published March 21, 2007

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 98.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
51%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A stack-based buffer overflow in War FTP Daemon 1.65 could make your server vulnerable! Imagine if a delivery person could access packages in the backroom without any checks. 😱 Think of this buffer overflow like an unsuspecting delivery driver cruising through a secure warehouse with no one checking their credentials. Just like the driver could accidentally take sensitive items, an attacker can exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on your server. This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service or even allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, giving them the ability to control your system. It's like leaving the front door to your server wide open—who knows what could walk in?

Put simply

Think of this buffer overflow like an unsuspecting delivery driver cruising through a secure warehouse with no one checking their credentials. Just like the driver could accidentally take sensitive items, an attacker can exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on your server. The stack-based buffer overflow in War FTP Daemon allows attackers to send specially crafted input that overflows the buffer, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service or even allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, giving them the ability to control your system. It's like leaving the front door to your server wide open—who knows what could walk in? While this vulnerability is not widely exploited, it's wise to patch to the latest version of War FTP Daemon. For added safety, limit access to the server and monitor for unusual activities. Keeping your software up to date is always a smart move! You've got this! With a few solid steps, you can lock down your server and keep those pesky intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.50800 · 98.9th percentile
Published
2007-03-21T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 MAR 21:00Z
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