CVE-2004-0159 describes a format string vulnerability in hsftp version 1.11, affecting Samhain Labs hsftp. This flaw allows authenticated remote users to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying specially crafted filenames containing format string characters during an "ls" command. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, leading to potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, a public exploit (EDB-23740) exists, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samhain_labs:hsftp:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samhain_labs:hsftp:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samhain_labs:hsftp:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samhain_labs:hsftp:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:samhain_labs:hsftp:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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