CVE-2016-5764

Public Exploit

Description

Micro Focus Rumba FTP 4.X client buffer overflow makes it possible to corrupt the stack and allow arbitrary code execution. Fixed in: Rumba FTP 4.5 (HF 14668). This can only occur if a client connects to a malicious server.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 8.39% Top 10%
Affected: n/a Micro Focus Rumba FTP 4.X before 4.5 (HF 14668)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28731.rumba-ftp-4-x-security-update.aspx
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93974 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40651/ exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5764?
CVE-2016-5764 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5764?
To fix CVE-2016-5764, 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-2016-5764 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5764 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5764?
CVE-2016-5764 affects n/a Micro Focus Rumba FTP 4.X before 4.5 (HF 14668).
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