CVE-2010-20007: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gfwh-g6qc-3p4p
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CWE-121
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2010-20007 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when a stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2010-20007 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2010-20007
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gfwh-g6qc-3p4p
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2010-20007

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2010-20007, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow, where a stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Seagull FTP Client <= v3.3 Build 409 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in its FTP directory listing parser. When the client connects to an FTP server and receives a crafted response to a LIST command containing an excessively long filename, the application fails to properly validate input length, resulting in a buffer overflow that overwrites the Structured Exception Handler (SEH). This may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the client system. This product line was discontinued and users were advised to use BlueZone Secure FTP instead, at the time of disclosure.

References

NVD — CVE-2010-20007 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-20007
raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-f... WEB
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/seagull_list_reply.rb
web.archive.org/web/20111016194057/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20111016194057/https://www.corelan.be/index.php/2010/10/12/death-of-an-ftp-client
web.archive.org/web/20120102094617/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20120102094617/http://bluezone.rocketsoftware.com/products/secure-managed-file-transfer/bz-secure-ftp/at-a-glance
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16705 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16705
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/seagull-... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/seagull-ftp-stack-buffer-overflow
www3.rocketsoftware.com/bluezone/help/v34/s... WEB
https://www3.rocketsoftware.com/bluezone/help/v34/sftp/sftp.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-20007?
CVE-2010-20007 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2010-20007?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2010-20007?
CVE-2010-20007 is classified under CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2010-20007?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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