CVE-2023-22551
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CVE-2023-22551 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The FTP (aka "Implementation of a simple FTP client and server") project through 96c1a35 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by engaging in client activity, such as establishing and then terminating a connection. This occurs because malloc is used but free is not.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The FTP (aka "Implementation of a simple FTP client and server") project through 96c1a35 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by engaging in client activity, such as establishing and then terminating a connection. This occurs because malloc is used but free is not.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ftp Project | Ftp | <= 2012-03-28 |
References
- https://github.com/rovinbhandari/FTP/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rovinbhandari/FTP/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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