How severe is CVE-2012-5106?

CVE-2012-5106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5106?

CVE-2012-5106 affects Freefloat Freefloat Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5106?

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-2012-5106 published?

CVE-2012-5106 was published on 2014-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5106

CVE-2012-5106 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Freefloat Freefloat Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Freefloat Freefloat Ftp Server
Published: 2014-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a PUT command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5106?: Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a PUT command.
How severe is CVE-2012-5106?: CVE-2012-5106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5106?: CVE-2012-5106 affects Freefloat Freefloat Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5106?: 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-2012-5106 published?: CVE-2012-5106 was published on 2014-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freefloat:freefloat_ftp_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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