CVE-2011-3976
CVE-2011-3976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ammsoft Scriptftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ammsoft Scriptftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in AmmSoft ScriptFTP 3.3 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a response to a LIST command, as demonstrated using (1) GETLIST or (2) GETFILE in a ScriptFTP script.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-3976?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in AmmSoft ScriptFTP 3.3 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a response to a LIST command, as demonstrated using (1) GETLIST or (2) GETFILE in a ScriptFTP script.
- How severe is CVE-2011-3976?
- CVE-2011-3976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2011-3976 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-3976?
- CVE-2011-3976 affects Ammsoft Scriptftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-3976?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-3976 published?
- CVE-2011-3976 was published on 2011-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46099
- http://www.digital-echidna.org/2011/09/scriptftp-3-3-remote-buffer-overflow-exploit-0day/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17876
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/440219
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49707
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69962
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ammsoft:scriptftp:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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