CVE-2017-6880

Buffer overflow in Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact…

published March 17, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple, overly long MLST command is the trick here — it could crash your Cerberus FTP Server! 🛠️ Think of it like trying to stuff too many packages into an already full delivery truck; eventually, something's going to break under the pressure! If an attacker sends a long MLST command, it could lead to a denial of service by crashing the server, leaving your files and transfers in limbo. While the impact is currently unspecified, even a temporary outage can be absolutely devastating for your operations! ⚡

Put simply

Think of it like trying to stuff too many packages into an already full delivery truck; eventually, something's going to break under the pressure! This vulnerability occurs due to a buffer overflow in Cerberus FTP Server version 8.0.10.3, enabling remote attackers to exploit the server by sending crafted MLST commands that exceed buffer capacity.

What to do

If an attacker sends a long MLST command, it could lead to a denial of service by crashing the server, leaving your files and transfers in limbo. While the impact is currently unspecified, even a temporary outage can be absolutely devastating for your operations! ⚡ To safeguard against this vulnerability, update Cerberus FTP Server to the latest version immediately. Regularly monitor your configurations and restrict command lengths on your server to block potential exploits. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking action now, you can ensure your server stays safe and sound. 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14321 · 96.6th percentile
Published
2017-03-17T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAR 17:00Z
    Buffer overflow in Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact…
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