10.0CVSSCRITICAL
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the FTP server in Etype Eserv 3.x, possibly 3.26, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the ABOR command.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4415
securityreason.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31753
securityfocus.com
http://www.zeroscience.org/codes/eserv_bof.txt
zeroscience.org
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Timeline
Published
Oct 15, 2008
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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