CVE-2020-5183 : Security Advisory and Response

FTPGetter Professional 5.97.0.223 is vulnerable to a memory corruption bug that can lead to a NULL pointer dereference.

Understanding CVE-2020-5183

FTPGetter Professional 5.97.0.223 is susceptible to a memory corruption bug triggered by a specially crafted string input.

What is CVE-2020-5183?

The vulnerability in FTPGetter Professional 5.97.0.223 allows attackers to exploit a memory corruption issue through crafted string inputs, potentially resulting in a NULL pointer dereference.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5183

This vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition or potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5183

FTPGetter Professional 5.97.0.223 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in FTPGetter Professional 5.97.0.223 arises from a memory corruption bug triggered by specially crafted string inputs, potentially leading to a NULL pointer dereference.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FTPGetter Professional
Version: 5.97.0.223

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specifically crafted strings to the application, triggering the memory corruption bug.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent CVE-2020-5183.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable FTPGetter Professional 5.97.0.223 until a patch is available.
Monitor vendor updates for a security patch.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply patches promptly.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential exploits.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability in FTPGetter Professional 5.97.0.223.