CVE-2016-5764 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Micro Focus Rumba FTP client versions 4.X. This flaw allows an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution if a client connects to a specially crafted malicious FTP server. With a CVSS v3 score of 8.8 (High), it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, public exploit code exists, including a Metasploit module, indicating its potential for use. Despite the availability of exploit code, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba_ftp:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba_ftp:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba_ftp:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba_ftp:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:rumba_ftp:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.