CVE-2013-10042
FreeFTPd FTP PASS Command Stack-Based Buffer Overflow
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in freeFTPd version 1.0.10 and earlier in the handling of the FTP PASS command. When an attacker sends a specially crafted password string, the application fails to validate input length, resulting in memory corruption. This can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires the anonymous user account to be enabled.
INFO
Published Date :
July 31, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 31, 2025, 6:42 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update freeFTPd to a version that addresses the vulnerability.
- Disable the anonymous user account if it is not required.
- Implement input validation for FTP PASS command arguments.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 31, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in freeFTPd version 1.0.10 and earlier in the handling of the FTP PASS command. When an attacker sends a specially crafted password string, the application fails to validate input length, resulting in memory corruption. This can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires the anonymous user account to be enabled. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/freeftpd_pass.rb Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27747 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/freeftpd-pass-command-stack-based-buffer-overflow