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CVE-2004-1883

7.2 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 (1) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by causing a large error string to be generated by the ALLO handler, or (2)…

Published Dec 31, 2004progressEPSS 5.17%

Overview

CVE-2004-1883 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting progress ws_ftp_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 (1) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by causing a large error string to be generated by the ALLO handler, or (2) may allow remote FTP administrators to execute arbitrary code by causing a long hostname or username to be inserted into a reply to a STAT command while a file is being transferred.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from progress. Update ws_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108006553222397&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/11206Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/358361Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9953Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15561Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108006553222397&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/11206Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/358361Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/9953Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15561

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1883?

CVE-2004-1883 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting progress ws_ftp_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-1883?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1883?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from progress. Update ws_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-1883?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-1883 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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