CVE-2009-3484 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Core FTP 2.1 build 1612. This flaw allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively long hostname within an FTP server entry in a site backup file. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 9.3, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, a proof-of-concept exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:coreftp:core_ftp:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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