Vulnerability Description
Solar FTP Server fails to properly handle format strings passed to the USER command. When a specially crafted string containing format specifiers is sent, the server crashes due to a read access violation in the __output_1() function of sfsservice.exe. This results in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/aux
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111009122553/http://solarftp.com/blog/news/solar-f
- https://web.archive.org/web/20111102141514/https://solarftp.com/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16204
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/solar-ftp-server-malformed-user-dos
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-10029?
CVE-2011-10029 is a documented vulnerability. Solar FTP Server fails to properly handle format strings passed to the USER command. When a specially crafted string containing format specifiers is sent, the server crashes due to a read access viola...
How severe is CVE-2011-10029?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2011-10029. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-10029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.