Buffer overflow in Skyqinsc Miniftp
CVE-2019-25611
MiniFtp contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the parseconf_load_setting function that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized configuration values. Attackers can craft a miniftpd.conf file with values exceeding 128 bytes to overflow stack buffers and overwrite the return address, enabling code execution with root privileges.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (4.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (exploit)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (product)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-25611?
- CVE-2019-25611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Skyqinsc Miniftp, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2026-03-22.
- How severe is CVE-2019-25611?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.