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CVE-2007-0338

7.5 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in Dream FTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a USER command with a large number of format string specifiers, which triggers the overflow duri…

Published Jan 18, 2007bolintechEPSS 4.92%

Overview

CVE-2007-0338 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bolintech dreamftp_server. It was published on January 18, 2007 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Dream FTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a USER command with a large number of format string specifiers, which triggers the overflow during processing of the Server Log.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bolintech. Update dreamftp_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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0338?

CVE-2007-0338 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bolintech dreamftp_server. It was published on January 18, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-0338?

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-2007-0338?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bolintech. Update dreamftp_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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