CVE-2011-5164 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on AbsoluteFTP clients by sending a crafted file name in a LIST response, requiring the user to connect to a malicious server.
- 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-2011-5164?
CVE-2011-5164 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2012. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 through 2.2.10 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file name in a LIST command response.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-5164?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Vandyke Absoluteftp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5164?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-5164 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-2011-5164 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-5164 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5ph8-53jc-j8qp.