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