CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-5211: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 27 2015(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Attachmate Reflection FTP Client before 14.1.433 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a large PWD response.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Attachmate Reflection FTP Client=14.1.429

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-5211?

    CVE-2014-5211 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How does CVE-2014-5211 affect the Attachmate Reflection FTP Client?

    CVE-2014-5211 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code on the client through a stack-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-5211?

    To fix CVE-2014-5211, update the Attachmate Reflection FTP Client to version 14.1.433 or later.

  • What versions of Attachmate Reflection FTP Client are vulnerable to CVE-2014-5211?

    Versions prior to 14.1.433, including 14.1.429, are vulnerable to CVE-2014-5211.

  • Can CVE-2014-5211 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2014-5211 can be exploited by a remote FTP server without requiring user interaction.

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