CVE-2005-4569 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the index.fts component of FTGate 4.4 (Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) by FTGate Technology (formerly Floosietek). This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted, long tzoffset value. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector and complete compromise potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and high severity, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), nor is it listed in CISA's KEV catalog, and it has received no significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.4_build_4.4.000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:floosietek:ftgate:4.4_build_4.4.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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