CVE-2023-51713
Published Dec 22, 2023
·Updated
Last updated 26 February 2025
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
ProFTPD ProFTPD<1.3.8a
debian/proftpd-dfsg<=1.3.7a+dfsg-12+deb11u2
1.3.7a+dfsg-12+deb11u51.3.8+dfsg-4+deb12u41.3.8.c+dfsg-21.3.8.c+dfsg-4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:59 PM
Description
Mar 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-51713?
CVE-2023-51713 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a daemon crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-51713?
To fix CVE-2023-51713, upgrade ProFTPD to version 1.3.8a or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51713?
CVE-2023-51713 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that affects the handling of command inputs in ProFTPD.
4
Which versions of ProFTPD are affected by CVE-2023-51713?
ProFTPD versions prior to 1.3.8a are affected by CVE-2023-51713.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2023-51713?
CVE-2023-51713 can lead to a crash of the ProFTPD daemon, impacting file transfer services on the server.