CVE-2005-0958

Public Exploit

Description

Format string vulnerability in the log_do function in log.c for YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3, when the statistics option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CWD command.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.66% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12947	vdb entry exploit
http://www.tripbit.org/advisories/TA-040305.txt
http://unl0ck.org/files/papers/mtftpd.txt	exploit url repurposed
http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5KP0W0AF5K.html	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0958?: CVE-2005-0958 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0958?: To fix CVE-2005-0958, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0958 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0958 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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