MediumPublic exploit

Buffer Overflow in Hummingbird Connectivity inetD FTPD and LPD

IdentifiersCVE-2005-1815CWE-120

CVE-2005-1815 describes multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Hummingbird Connectivity inetD versions 10.0.0.1 and 9.0.0.4. The vulnerabilities exist in the FTPD (ftpdw.exe) and LPD (Lpdw.exe) components. Specifically, an attacker can trigger a buffer overflow by sending an FTP command with an excessively long argument to FTPD or by sending a large amount of data to LPD. These overflows can result in a denial of service and potentially allow for arbitrary code execution.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities can lead to denial of service (crash of the affected service) or, in the worst case, remote code execution with the privileges of the inetD service. This could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the system or further compromise the host.

Mitigation

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Restrict network access to the affected services using firewalls or access control lists. Monitor for abnormal activity on the relevant ports. Employ host-based intrusion prevention systems to detect and block exploit attempts. Where possible, run the inetD service with the least privileges necessary to limit the impact of a successful exploit.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade to a version of Hummingbird Connectivity inetD in which these buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been patched. If no patch is available, consider disabling the affected services (FTPD and LPD) or restricting access to trusted hosts only.

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hummingbird_exceed.rbMaturityWeaponizedFrameworkmetasploitVerified exploit

This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a stack buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2005-1815) in the Hummingbird Connectivity Exceed v10 SP5 LPD Daemon. The exploit is designed for Windows 2000 (SP0-SP4) and Windows XP (SP0/SP1) systems running the vulnerable LPD service on TCP port 515. The module constructs a specially crafted payload to overflow the buffer and overwrite the SEH (Structured Exception Handler), allowing execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the LPD service. The payload is customizable via Metasploit and can be up to 500 bytes, excluding null bytes and line feeds. The exploit is operational and provides remote code execution capabilities. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the LPD service on TCP port 515. The code is written in Ruby and follows the standard Metasploit module structure.

Disclosed May 27, 2005rubynetwork

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