CVE-2011-5164 in the critical feed json
Stack-based buffer overflow in VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 through 2.2.10 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a…
published 2012-09-15 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-5064
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 28.6%
- EPSS 28.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 through 2.2.10 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file name in a LIST command response.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/windows/ftp/absolute_ftp_list_bof)
- Published
Exploit prediction
28.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/windows/ftp/absolute_ftp_list_bof AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 - 2.2.10 LIST Command Remote Buffer Overflow metasploit exploit, normal rank, 2011-11-09
- EDB-18102 AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 < 2.2.10 - 'LIST' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) remote, 2011-11-09
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/18102
exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/46781
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
- saintcorporation.com /cgi-bin/exploit_info/vandyke_absoluteftp_list_client_overflow
-
osvdb.org
/77105
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/50614
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-5164
- NVD CVE-2011-5164
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