| GEN:SID | 1:1920 |
| Message | FTP SITE NEWER overflow attempt |
| Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability associated with the FTP SITE NEWER command that may cause a denial of service or allow the upload of executable files.
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| Impact | Remote access or denial of service. A successful attack can cause a denial of service or allow the upload of executable files on the vulnerable FTP server.
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| Detailed Information | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a vulnerability associated with the WU-FTP server version of the SITE NEWER command. It is possible to cause a denial of service attack that consumes memory or upload files to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the process running the FTP server.
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| Affected Systems | Hosts running WU-FTPD 2.5.0.
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| Attack Scenarios | An attacker can cause a denial of service or upload files to execute arbitrary commands on the vulnerable FTP server.
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| Ease of Attack | Difficult. No known exploits available.
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| Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
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| Additional References | Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/737
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| Rule References | bugtraq: 229
cve: 1999-0800
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