CVE-2005-1371

Public Exploit

Description

BPFTPServer service in BulletProof FTP Server 2.4.0.31 does not properly drop privileges before opening files through the Help menu, which allows local users to gain privileges.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.19%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111464474828477&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13410	vdb entry exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/15152	third party advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/15898	vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0419	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20301	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1371?: CVE-2005-1371 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1371?: To fix CVE-2005-1371, 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-2005-1371 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-1371 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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