# CVE-2006-4847: Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS\_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2006-09-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 before Hotfix 1 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via long (1) XCRC, (2) XSHA1, or (3) XMD5 commands.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/21932
- http://ipswitch.com/support/ws_ftp-server/releases/wr505hf1.asp
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3655
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28983
- http://www.osvdb.org/28939
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20076
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3335
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16717
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/wsftp_server_505_xmd5.rb

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