CVE-2026-63091: ProFTPD mod_sftp Signed Integer Overflow via SCP Size-Record Parser

Published Jul 20, 2026
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Updated

ProFTPD before 1.3.9c and 1.3.10rc3 contains a signed integer overflow vulnerability in the modsftp module's SCP size-record parser that allows authenticated low-privilege attackers to bypass ASLR by sending a crafted file size value of UINT64MAX, which results in a negative offt value. Attackers can exploit the subsequent conversion to uint32t, causing an approximately 4 GB requested read length and forcing the server to read beyond the end of the SSH channel data and write overread process memory into the uploaded file. In tested configurations, the disclosed data contains libc, libcrypto, and PIE pointers sufficient to derive their randomized base addresses, thereby bypassing ASLR and enabling reliable exploitation of memory corruption vulnerabilities in the same process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ProFTPD ProFTPD mod_sftp<1.3.9c, <1.3.10rc3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ProFTPD mod_sftp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.9c
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ProFTPD mod_sftp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.10rc3

Event History

Jul 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63091?

CVE-2026-63091 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-63091?

To fix CVE-2026-63091, upgrade to ProFTPD version 1.3.9c or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-63091?

Authenticated low-privilege attackers can exploit CVE-2026-63091 in versions of ProFTPD prior to 1.3.9c and 1.3.10rc3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-63091?

CVE-2026-63091 allows attackers to bypass ASLR by exploiting a signed integer overflow in the mod_sftp module.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-63091?

CVE-2026-63091 is classified as an Integer Overflow vulnerability.

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