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CVE-2007-3823

7.8 · HIGH

The Logging Server (Logsrv.exe) in IPSwitch WS_FTP 7.5.29.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending a crafted packet containing a long string to port 5151/udp.

Published Jul 17, 2007ipswitchEPSS 25.17%

Overview

CVE-2007-3823 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch ws_ftp. It was published on July 17, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Logging Server (Logsrv.exe) in IPSwitch WS_FTP 7.5.29.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by sending a crafted packet containing a long string to port 5151/udp.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipswitch. Update ws_ftp 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

Refpacketstormsecurity.org/0707-advisories/wsftp75290-dos.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/26040Refwww.osvdb.org/36218Refwww.vdalabs.com/tools/ipswitch.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35396Refpacketstormsecurity.org/0707-advisories/wsftp75290-dos.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/26040Refwww.osvdb.org/36218Refwww.vdalabs.com/tools/ipswitch.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35396

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3823?

CVE-2007-3823 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch ws_ftp. It was published on July 17, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-3823?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2007-3823?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipswitch. Update ws_ftp 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-2007-3823?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-3823 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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