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CVE-2004-1883

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 (1) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by causing a large error string to be generated by the ALLO handler, or (2) may allow remote FTP administrators to execute arbitrary code by causing a long hostname or username to be inserted into a reply to a STAT command while a file is being transferred.

Severity
High 7.2
Published
31 Dec 2004
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
3 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
5.2% in the next 30 daysHigher than 92% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WS_FTP ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:progress:ws_ftp_server
  • Version 4.0.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-1883
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-1883