CVE-2011-5164 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP versions 1.9.6 through 2.2.10. This critical vulnerability allows a malicious FTP server to execute arbitrary code on a client system by sending a specially crafted file name in response to a LIST command. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the CISA KEV list or actively exploited, public exploit code, including a Metasploit module, is readily available, indicating a high potential for exploitation. Despite its age, the high FAUCET Risk Score and EPSS percentile suggest continued relevance and potential for impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.9.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vandyke:absoluteftp:1.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vandyke:absoluteftp:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vandyke:absoluteftp:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vandyke:absoluteftp:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:vandyke:absoluteftp:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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