# CVE-2011-5164: Stack-based buffer overflow in VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 through 2.2.10 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a c

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2012-09-15 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in VanDyke Software AbsoluteFTP 1.9.6 through 2.2.10 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file name in a LIST command response.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18102
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46781
- http://www.saintcorporation.com/cgi-bin/exploit_info/vandyke_absoluteftp_list_client_overflow
- http://www.osvdb.org/77105
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50614
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18102
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/ftp/absolute_ftp_list_bof.rb

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