CVE-2014-4643 describes multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Core FTP LE 2.2 build 1798. This vulnerability allows malicious FTP servers to trigger a denial of service (application crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code on the client by sending overly long strings in replies to various FTP commands. The CVSS score of 5.0 indicates a medium severity, with a network attack vector, low complexity, and potential for partial availability impact. While not actively exploited in the wild or on the KEV catalog, a Proof-of-Concept exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:coreftp:core_ftp:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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