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CVE-2010-4221

UnknownEPSS 91.30%

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CVE-2010-4221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the pr_netio_telnet_gets function in netio.c in ProFTPD before 1.3.3c allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a TELNET IAC escape character to a (1) FTP or (2) FTPS server.. EPSS estimates a 91.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the pr_netio_telnet_gets function in netio.c in ProFTPD before 1.3.3c allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a TELNET IAC escape character to a (1) FTP or (2) FTPS server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
91.30%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ProftpdProftpd1.3.2
ProftpdProftpd1.3.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4221?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the pr_netio_telnet_gets function in netio.c in ProFTPD before 1.3.3c allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving a TELNET IAC escape character to a (1) FTP or (2) FTPS server.
How severe is CVE-2010-4221?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 91.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4221?
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Source: NVD / NIST