CVE-2017-14742 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the LabF nfsAxe FTP client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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-2017-14742?

CVE-2017-14742 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in LabF nfsAxe FTP client 3.7 allows an attacker to execute code remotely.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Labf Nfsaxe.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14742 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-2017-14742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjx8-64g2-5292.

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