CVE-2005-0520 describes a critical arbitrary file read vulnerability in ArGoSoft FTP Server versions prior to 1.4.2.8. Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by using shortcut (.LNK) files within the SITE COPY command to access sensitive files on the server. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability poses a severe risk, allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.4.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4.1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:ftp_server:1.4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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