CVE-2024-57392 Memory corruption in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in ProFTPD by sending a maliciously crafted message to the service port.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-57392?
CVE-2024-57392 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Proftpd commit 4017eff8 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and can cause a Denial of Service (DoS) on the FTP service by sending a maliciously crafted message to the ProFTPD service port.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-57392?
Linux distribution packages (1)
proftpd openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 1.3.8c-2.1 |
How do I fix CVE-2024-57392?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-57392 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-57392 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-57392, DLA-4077-1, GHSA-cf42-x7h8-3v3q, MGASA-2025-0081, OESA-2025-2022, OESA-2025-2023 and 6 more.