CVE-2004-1883

WS_FTP Server 4.0.2 - Authenticated Buffer Overflow via ALLO Handler or STAT Command

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2004-1883. PoCs published by Hugh Mann.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server <= 4.0.2 via the ALLO command. It leverages a stack-based overflow to execute arbitrary code, with detailed memory manipulation and shellcode injection techniques.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Hugh Mann · cremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/165

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server <= 4.0.2 via the ALLO command. It leverages a stack-based overflow to execute arbitrary code, with detailed memory manipulation and shellcode injection techniques.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Ipswitch WS_FTP Server <= 4.0.2
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid FTP credentials · Network access to the target server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Patch third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/11206
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9953
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/358361
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15561
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108006553222397&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.0517
EPSS Percentile 91.4%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
progress/ws_ftp_server 4.0.2
Published Dec 31, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026