CVE-2010-4228 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a stack-based buffer overflow in the FTP server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-4228?

CVE-2010-4228 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Novell Netware, published on 22 Mar 2011. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in NWFTPD.NLM before 5.10.02 in the FTP server in Novell NetWare allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (abend) via a long DELE command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0625.4.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4228?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Netware.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4228?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4228 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-2010-4228 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4228 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f5rg-3x57-9mv4.

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