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Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server 5.05 prior to Hotfix 1. These vulnerabilities are present in the handling of the XCRC, XSHA1, and XMD5 FTP commands. Remote authenticated users can exploit these flaws by sending overly long arguments to these commands, resulting in a buffer overflow condition that may allow execution of arbitrary code on the server.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit module targeting a buffer overflow vulnerability in the XMD5 command of Ipswitch WS_FTP Server version 5.05 (CVE-2006-4847). The exploit is implemented in Ruby and leverages the Metasploit framework's FTP exploitation capabilities. The module connects to the target FTP server, checks for the vulnerable version via the service banner, and then sends a specially crafted XMD5 command to trigger the overflow and execute arbitrary code. The payload is customizable using Metasploit's payload system, typically resulting in a reverse shell or Meterpreter session. The exploit targets Windows 2000 Pro SP4 and Windows XP Pro (SP0/SP1) systems. The only fingerprintable endpoint is the FTP service (usually port 21) on the target host. The repository is structured as a single exploit module file, designed for use within the Metasploit framework.
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