CVE-2009-1611 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote FTP servers can execute arbitrary code on ElectraSoft 32bit FTP clients via a stack-based buffer overflow in CWD command replies.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-1611?

CVE-2009-1611 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ElectraSoft 32bit FTP 09.04.24 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long 257 reply to a CWD command.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1611?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Electrasoft 32bit Ftp.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1611?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1611 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-1611 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1611 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4xcj-p3c8-3jg2.