Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the sql_prepare_where function (contrib/mod_sql.c) in ProFTPD before 1.3.3d, when mod_sql is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted username containing substitution tags, which are not properly handled during construction of an SQL query.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd | Proftpd | <= 1.3.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3536ExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053537.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053540.ht
- http://phrack.org/issues.html?issue=67&id=7#article
- http://proftpd.org/docs/RELEASE_NOTES-1.3.3d
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2191
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44933
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0248Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0331
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=670170ExploitPatch
- http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3536ExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053537.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-January/053540.ht
- http://phrack.org/issues.html?issue=67&id=7#article
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4652?
CVE-2010-4652 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the sql_prepare_where function (contrib/mod_sql.c) in ProFTPD before 1.3.3d, when mod_sql is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and pos...
How severe is CVE-2010-4652?
CVE-2010-4652 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4652?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proftpd Proftpd.