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HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2011-4266

Untrusted search path vulnerability in FFFTP before 1.98d allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in a directory that is accessed for reading an extensionless file, as...

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in FFFTP before 1.98d allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in a directory that is accessed for reading an extensionless file, as demonstrated by executing the README.exe file when a user attempts to access the README file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3991.

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
FfftpFfftp<= 1.98

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-4266?

CVE-2011-4266 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in FFFTP before 1.98d allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in a directory that is accessed for reading an extensionless file, as...

How severe is CVE-2011-4266?

CVE-2011-4266 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4266?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffftp Ffftp.