CVE-2023-24042
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2023-24042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition in LightFTP through 2.2 allows an attacker to achieve path traversal via a malformed FTP request. A handler thread can use an overwritten context->FileName.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition in LightFTP through 2.2 allows an attacker to achieve path traversal via a malformed FTP request. A handler thread can use an overwritten context->FileName.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hfiref0x | Lightftp | <= 2.2 |
References
- https://github.com/hfiref0x/LightFTP/issues/25Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hfiref0x/LightFTP/issues/25Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-24042?
A race condition in LightFTP through 2.2 allows an attacker to achieve path traversal via a malformed FTP request. A handler thread can use an overwritten context->FileName.
How severe is CVE-2023-24042?
CVE-2023-24042 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24042?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-24042?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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