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CVE-2004-2111

8.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the site chmod command in Serv-U FTP Server before 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Published Dec 31, 2004solarwindsCWE-119EPSS 86.87%

Overview

CVE-2004-2111 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting solarwinds serv-u_file_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the site chmod command in Serv-U FTP Server before 4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solarwinds. Update serv-u_file_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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
solarwindsserv-u_file_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2111?

CVE-2004-2111 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting solarwinds serv-u_file_server. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-2111?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2111?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solarwinds. Update serv-u_file_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.

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