CVE-2010-4871

Unspecified vulnerability in SmartFTP before 4.0 Build 1142 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a long filename

published October 7, 2011

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A long filename could be your undoing! This unspecified vulnerability in SmartFTP before version 4.0 Build 1142 lets attackers potentially exploit the system without a clear pathway. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a package delivery service that accepts oversized boxes without checking the contents โ€” one too many long filenames and chaos could ensue! ๐Ÿ“ฆ While the exact impact remains a mystery, the potential for malicious activity is concerning. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause undisclosed damage, affecting your file transfers and potentially opening the door to further issues.

Put simply

Think of it like a package delivery service that accepts oversized boxes without checking the contents โ€” one too many long filenames and chaos could ensue! ๐Ÿ“ฆ This vulnerability arises from SmartFTP's handling of long filenames, allowing for unspecified actions that attackers could leverage, creating uncertainty in file management operations.

What to do

While the exact impact remains a mystery, the potential for malicious activity is concerning. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause undisclosed damage, affecting your file transfers and potentially opening the door to further issues. To secure your system, update SmartFTP to version 4.0 Build 1142 or later. Regularly review your application for updates to prevent similar vulnerabilities from sneaking in. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your applications up to date to maintain security! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01524 ยท 74.4th percentile
Published
2011-10-07T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 OCT 10:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in SmartFTP before 4.0 Build 1142 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a long filename
    cvelistv5