CVE-2012-5106

Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a PUT command

published June 20, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A long string in a PUT command can open the door to chaos! This stack-based buffer overflow in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 lets remote authenticated users execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of this as a delivery driver who accidentally opens the wrong package because they got distracted by an overly long address—once they unseal it, they could unleash a whirlwind of problems inside! An attacker could send a long string and run any code they want, potentially compromising the entire server. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even a complete system takeover—yikes!

Put simply

Think of this as a delivery driver who accidentally opens the wrong package because they got distracted by an overly long address—once they unseal it, they could unleash a whirlwind of problems inside! This vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the FreeFloat FTP Server, giving them the ability to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious PUT command.

What to do

An attacker could send a long string and run any code they want, potentially compromising the entire server. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or even a complete system takeover—yikes! To protect yourself, consider updating to the latest version of FreeFloat FTP Server or moving to a different, more secure FTP server solution. Regularly audit user access and ensure that only trusted users have the right to perform PUT commands. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you can safeguard your server and keep the bad guys at bay! ⚡

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14107 · 96.5th percentile
Published
2014-06-20T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUN 19:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a PUT command
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