CVE-2010-4221 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the pr_netio_telnet_gets function of ProFTPD versions before 1.3.3c. This critical vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected FTP or FTPS servers by sending specially crafted TELNET IAC escape characters. With a CVSS score of 10.0 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 100/100, its impact is severe, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active community discussion, multiple Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries confirm the existence of readily available exploit code for both Linux and FreeBSD systems.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:a:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:b:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:c:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd:proftpd:1.3.2:d:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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