CVE-2020-6835 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based off-by-one error in Bftpd allows attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- 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-2020-6835?
CVE-2020-6835 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Bftpd before 5.4. There is a heap-based off-by-one error during file-transfer error checking.
Weakness: CWE-193
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6835?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bftpd Project Bftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6835?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6835 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-2020-6835 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6835 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55hx-v69w-vhcr.