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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.812071
Category:Windows
Title:Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional < 12.6.0.3 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Summary:Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional is prone to a local buffer overflow; vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional is prone to a local buffer overflow
vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists due to error in the application where some
fields (local search and backup locations) allows users to input data and are not properly
sanitized.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow local attackers to conduct
buffer overflow attacks on the affected system.

Affected Software/OS:
Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional prior to version 12.6.0.3.

Note: Versions prior to 12.x were 2006 through 2007 which are assumed to be affected as well.

Solution:
Update to version 12.6.0.3 or later.

CVSS Score:
4.6

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-16513
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43115/
https://docs.ipswitch.com/WS_FTP126/ReleaseNotes/English/index.htm
https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/ipswitch-ws_ftp-professional-local-buffer-overflow-seh-overwrite/
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