CVE-2011-5164

CVE-2011-5164 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vandyke Absoluteftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 crafted file name in a LIST command response.
How severe is CVE-2011-5164?
CVE-2011-5164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-5164 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5164?
CVE-2011-5164 primarily affects Vandyke Absoluteftp. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5164?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-5164 published?
CVE-2011-5164 was published on 2012-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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