CVE-2010-20049 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow in LeapFTP versions prior to 3.1.x. This vulnerability allows a malicious FTP server to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine by sending a directory listing with an overly long filename, which overwrites the Structured Exception Handler. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS score indicating high exploitability, the potential impact includes complete compromise of the affected system. Exploit code is publicly available via Metasploit, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, though it is not currently listed on the KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeapWare | LeapFTP | >= 0, < 3.1.*CNA affecteddefault unaffected |
CVSS version used by this source: 4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
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