CVE-2011-4130: Use After Free

Published Dec 6, 2011
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Response API in ProFTPD before 1.3.3g allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving an error that occurs after an FTP data transfer.

Affected Software

62 affected components
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.0-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-b
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-rc4
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.0
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.1-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.0-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.0-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-c
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.0-pre10
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.2-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.0-a
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-d
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.0-rc4
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.1-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.5-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.8-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.7
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-e
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.7-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.10
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.10-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.8
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.0
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.10-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.1-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.9-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.7-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.7-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.0-rc5
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-a
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.2-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.4
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.5
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.0-pre9
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.2-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.2-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.2-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.5-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.9-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.0-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.6-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.2-rc4
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.5-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.10-rc3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.9
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.2-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD<=1.3.3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.8-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.0-rc2
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.6-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.9-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.2.6
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.3-rc1
ProFTPD ProFTPD=1.3.0-rc3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3711

Event History

Dec 6, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4130?

CVE-2011-4130 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4130?

To fix CVE-2011-4130, you should upgrade ProFTPD to version 1.3.3g or later, where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What versions of ProFTPD are affected by CVE-2011-4130?

CVE-2011-4130 affects ProFTPD versions prior to 1.3.3g, including 1.2.0-rc1, 1.3.3-b, and others listed in the advisory.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-4130?

CVE-2011-4130 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution by remote authenticated users.

5

Can CVE-2011-4130 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-4130 can be exploited remotely, allowing authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the server.

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