CVE-2011-10005 EasyFTP MKD Command buffer overflow

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the EasyFTP MKD command handler to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

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-2011-10005?

CVE-2011-10005 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in EasyFTP, published on 16 Jan 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in EasyFTP 1.7.0.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component MKD Command Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250716.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-10005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Easyftp Server Project Easyftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2011-10005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-10005 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-2011-10005 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-10005 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hwv4-85rj-4xm9.

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