CVE-2010-2701 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the FathFTP ActiveX control, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-2701?
CVE-2010-2701 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the FathFTP ActiveX control 1.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the GetFromURL member or (2) a long argument to the RasIsConnected method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2701?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fathsoft Fathftp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2701?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2701 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-2010-2701 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-2701 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7273-4xcg-4p5f.