CVE-2019-19383 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

An authenticated attacker can trigger a buffer overflow in freeFTPd via a crafted SIZE command, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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-2019-19383?

CVE-2019-19383 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Dec 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

freeFTPd 1.0.8 has a Post-Authentication Buffer Overflow via a crafted SIZE command (this is exploitable even if logging is disabled).

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19383?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freeftpd Freeftpd.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19383?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19383 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-2019-19383 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19383 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mv96-qwpc-6552.

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