CVE-2009-4593

Description

The bftpdutmp_log function in bftpdutmp.c in Bftpd before 2.4 does not place a '\0' character at the end of the string value of the ut.bu_host structure member, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.73% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36820	vdb entry patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/37185	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://bftpd.sourceforge.net/downloads/CHANGELOG
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3032	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://bftpd.sourceforge.net/news.html#032130	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4593?: CVE-2009-4593 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4593?: To fix CVE-2009-4593, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-4593 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-4593 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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