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CVE-2009-3364

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in FTPShell Client 4.1 RC2 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a PASV command.

Published Sep 24, 2009ftpshellCWE-119EPSS 5.45%

Overview

CVE-2009-3364 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ftpshell ftpshell. It was published on September 24, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in FTPShell Client 4.1 RC2 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a PASV command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ftpshell. Update ftpshell to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3364?

CVE-2009-3364 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ftpshell ftpshell. It was published on September 24, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-3364?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3364?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ftpshell. Update ftpshell to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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