CVE-2021-46854
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2021-46854 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. mod_radius in ProFTPD before 1.3.7c allows memory disclosure to RADIUS servers because it copies blocks of 16 characters.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mod_radius in ProFTPD before 1.3.7c allows memory disclosure to RADIUS servers because it copies blocks of 16 characters.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd | Proftpd | < 1.3.7c |
References
- http://www.proftpd.org/docs/RELEASE_NOTES-1.3.7eRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/811495Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/1284Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/pull/1285Third Party Advisory
- http://www.proftpd.org/docs/RELEASE_NOTES-1.3.7eRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/811495Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/1284Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/pull/1285Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-46854?
mod_radius in ProFTPD before 1.3.7c allows memory disclosure to RADIUS servers because it copies blocks of 16 characters.
How severe is CVE-2021-46854?
CVE-2021-46854 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46854?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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