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CVE-2011-4130

9.0 · HIGH

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Response API in ProFTPD before 1.3.3g allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving an error that occurs after an FTP data tr…

Published Dec 6, 2011proftpdCWE-399EPSS 12.63%

Overview

CVE-2011-4130 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd proftpd. It was published on December 6, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Response API in ProFTPD before 1.3.3g allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving an error that occurs after an FTP data transfer.

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

References

Refbugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3711Refwww.proftpd.org/docs/NEWS-1.3.3gRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/50631Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-328/Refbugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3711Refwww.proftpd.org/docs/NEWS-1.3.3gRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/50631Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-328/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4130?

CVE-2011-4130 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd proftpd. It was published on December 6, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-4130?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4130?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-4130?

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