ID:11699 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in ProFTPD - CVE-2010-4221

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Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing vectors involving a TELNET IAC escape character to a (1) FTP or (2) FTPS server. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation