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CVE-2011-10029

Solar FTP Server fails to properly handle format strings passed to the USER command.

Published Aug 20, 2025CWE-134EPSS 1.04%

Overview

CVE-2011-10029 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 20, 2025.

Technical description

Solar FTP Server fails to properly handle format strings passed to the USER command. When a specially crafted string containing format specifiers is sent, the server crashes due to a read access violation in the __output_1() function of sfsservice.exe. This results in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-10029?

CVE-2011-10029 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 20, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2011-10029?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-10029?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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