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CVE-2004-1948

4.6 · MEDIUM

NcFTP client 3.1.6 and 3.1.7, when the username and password are included in an FTP URL that is provided on the command line, allows local users to obtain sensitive information via "ps aux," which…

Published Apr 20, 2004ncftp_softwareEPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2004-1948 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ncftp_software ncftp. It was published on April 20, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

NcFTP client 3.1.6 and 3.1.7, when the username and password are included in an FTP URL that is provided on the command line, allows local users to obtain sensitive information via "ps aux," which displays the URL in the process list.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncftp_software. Update ncftp 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=108247943201685&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/11438Refwww.osvdb.org/5595Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/10182Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15919Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108247943201685&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/11438Refwww.osvdb.org/5595Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/10182Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15919

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1948?

CVE-2004-1948 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ncftp_software ncftp. It was published on April 20, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-1948?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2004-1948?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncftp_software. Update ncftp 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-2004-1948?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2004-1948 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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