CVE-2005-2961 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the get_string_ahref function of ProZilla 1.3.7.4 and earlier versions, specifically when the -ftpsearch option is enabled. This flaw allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system by sending a specially crafted string within the HREF field of an <A> tag in a search response. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity with network-based exploitation, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.7.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:prozilla:prozilla_download_accelerator:1.3.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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