Stack-based buffer overflow in the pr_ctrls_recv_request function in ctrls.c in the mod_ctrls module in ProFTPD before 1.3.1rc1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large reqarglen length value.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade proftpd-dfsg | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-ftp/proftpd. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Proftp Proftpd | — | Update ProFTP ProFTPd to the latest version | Nov 6, 2025 | Dec 15, 2006 |
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