CVE-2013-4742 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 9 Aug 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the authentication request of SurgeFTP.

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-2013-4742?

CVE-2013-4742 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in NetWin SurgeFTP before 23d2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string within the authentication request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-4742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netwin Surgeftp.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-4742 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-2013-4742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-4742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9m3w-m434-2cgv.