CVE-2011-5164: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 15, 2012
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 through 2.2.10 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file name in a LIST command response.

Affected Software

14 affected components
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=1.9.6
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.0.3
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.0.4
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.0.5
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.1
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.2
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.3
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.4
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.5
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.6
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.7
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.8
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.9
VanDyke AbsoluteFTP=2.2.10

Event History

Sep 15, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-5164?

CVE-2011-5164 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-5164?

To fix CVE-2011-5164, upgrade to the latest version of VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of AbsoluteFTP are affected by CVE-2011-5164?

CVE-2011-5164 affects AbsoluteFTP versions from 1.9.6 to 2.2.10.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-5164?

CVE-2011-5164 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2011-5164 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-5164 can be exploited remotely when a crafted file name is processed by the LIST command.

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