How severe is CVE-2011-10029?

CVE-2011-10029 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-10029 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-10029?

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-2011-10029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2011-10029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2011-5252.

When was CVE-2011-10029 published?

CVE-2011-10029 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-10029

CVE-2011-10029 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2011-5252
Weakness: CWE-134
Published: 2025-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Solar FTP Server fails to properly handle format strings passed to the USER command. When a specially crafted string containing format specifiers is sent, the server crashes due to a read access violation in the __output_1() function of sfsservice.exe. This results in a denial of service (DoS) condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-10029?: Solar FTP Server fails to properly handle format strings passed to the USER command. When a specially crafted string containing format specifiers is sent, the server crashes due to a read access violation in the __output_1() function of sfsservice.exe. This results in a denial of service (DoS) condition.
How severe is CVE-2011-10029?: CVE-2011-10029 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-10029 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-10029?: 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-2011-10029 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2011-10029 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2011-5252.
When was CVE-2011-10029 published?: CVE-2011-10029 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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