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CVE-2005-1666

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in Orenosv HTTP/FTP Server 0.8.1 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long arguments to FTP…

Published May 18, 2005orenosvEPSS 9.97%

Overview

CVE-2005-1666 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting orenosv orenosv_http_ftp_server. It was published on May 18, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in Orenosv HTTP/FTP Server 0.8.1 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long arguments to FTP commands such as MKD, RMD, or DELE, which are processed by the (1) ftp_xlate_path, (2) ftp_is_canonical, or (3) os_fn_nativize functions, or (4) a long SSI command that is processed by the parse_cmd function in cgissi.exe.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from orenosv. Update orenosv_http_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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
orenosvorenosv_http_ftp_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1666?

CVE-2005-1666 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting orenosv orenosv_http_ftp_server. It was published on May 18, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-1666?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1666?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from orenosv. Update orenosv_http_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.

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