---------------------------------------------------------------------- Use WSUS to deploy 3rd party patches Public BETA http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/corporate/wsus_3rd_third_party_patching/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: FtpDisc FTP "GET" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA38724 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/38724/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in FtpDisc, which can be exploited by malicious users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise the application. The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error when processing certain FTP commands, which can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow by e.g. sending an FTP "GET" request with an overly long file name parameter. The vulnerability is reported in version 1.0. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Restrict access to trusted users only. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Ale46 ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/11552 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help private users keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------