CVE-2025-14242
Vsftpd: vsftpd: denial of service via integer overflow in ls command parameter parsing
Description
A flaw was found in vsftpd. This vulnerability allows a denial of service (DoS) via an integer overflow in the ls command parameter parsing, triggered by a remote, authenticated attacker sending a crafted STAT command with a specific byte sequence.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 14, 2026, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 14, 2026, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update the vsftpd package using vendor advisories.
- Restart the vsftpd service after updating.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:0606 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in vsftpd. This vulnerability allows a denial of service (DoS) via an integer overflow in the ls command parameter parsing, triggered by a remote, authenticated attacker sending a crafted STAT command with a specific byte sequence. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-190 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:0605 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:0608 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-14242 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2419826