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CVE-2010-4652

6.8 · MEDIUM

Heap-based buffer overflow in the sql_prepare_where function (contrib/mod_sql.c) in ProFTPD before 1.3.3d, when mod_sql is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and…

Published Feb 2, 2011proftpdCWE-119EPSS 11.24%

Overview

CVE-2010-4652 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd proftpd. It was published on February 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the sql_prepare_where function (contrib/mod_sql.c) in ProFTPD before 1.3.3d, when mod_sql is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted username containing substitution tags, which are not properly handled during construction of an SQL query.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from proftpd. Update proftpd 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
proftpdproftpd0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4652?

CVE-2010-4652 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd proftpd. It was published on February 2, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-4652?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-4652?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from proftpd. Update proftpd 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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