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.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade proftpd-dfsg | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade proftpd | Dec 10, 2025 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-ftp/proftpd. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Proftp Proftpd | — | Update ProFTP ProFTPd to the latest version | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade proftpd-dfsg | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 9, 2010 |
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