Buffer overflow in Proftpd
CVE-2010-4221
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the pr_netio_telnet_gets function in netio.c in ProFTPD before 1.3.3c allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a TELNET IAC escape character to a (1) FTP or (2) FTPS se…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.921 (99.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Proftpd — versions 1.3.2, 1.3.3
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- FEDORA-2010-17091 (x_refsource_FEDORA, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
- 42217 (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory)
- FEDORA-2010-17098 (x_refsource_FEDORA, vendor-advisory)
- FEDORA-2010-17220 (x_refsource_FEDORA, vendor-advisory)
- ADV-2010-2941 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN)
- ADV-2010-2962 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN)
- 42052 (x_refsource_SECUNIA, third-party-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-4221?
- CVE-2010-4221 is a vulnerability in Proftpd, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2010-11-09.
- Is CVE-2010-4221 known to be exploited?
- 19 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.