#VU54677 Buffer overflow in Serv-U FTP Server - CVE-2021-35211

 

#VU54677 Buffer overflow in Serv-U FTP Server - CVE-2021-35211

Published: July 13, 2021 / Updated: January 16, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU54677
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35211
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Serv-U FTP Server
Software vendor:
SolarWinds

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the Serv-U server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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