CVE-2010-20034

CVE-2010-20034 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-121.

Key facts

Description

Gekko Manager FTP Client <= 0.77 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in its FTP directory listing parser. When processing a server response to a LIST command, the client fails to properly validate the length of filenames. A crafted response containing an overly long filename can overwrite the Structured Exception Handler (SEH), potentially allowing remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-20034?
Gekko Manager FTP Client <= 0.77 contains a stack-based buffer overflow in its FTP directory listing parser. When processing a server response to a LIST command, the client fails to properly validate the length of filenames. A crafted response containing an overly long filename can overwrite the Structured Exception Handler (SEH), potentially allowing remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2010-20034?
CVE-2010-20034 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-20034 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-20034?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2010-20034 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2010-20034 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-5317.
When was CVE-2010-20034 published?
CVE-2010-20034 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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