CVE-2021-42624 Memory corruption in n/a
A local buffer overflow in Miniftpd allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted payloads.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-42624?
CVE-2021-42624 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A local buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the latest version of Miniftpd in ftpproto.c through the tmp variable, where a crafted payload can be sent to the affected function.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42624?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Miniftpd Project Miniftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42624?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42624 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-2021-42624 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42624 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hgqv-7qx7-42r2.