CVE-2017-6465
CVE-2017-6465 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ftpshell Ftpshell Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 50% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 50% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ftpshell Ftpshell Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Remote Code Execution was discovered in FTPShell Client 6.53. By default, the client sends a PWD command to the FTP server it is connecting to; however, it doesn't check the response's length, leading to a buffer overflow situation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6465?
- Remote Code Execution was discovered in FTPShell Client 6.53. By default, the client sends a PWD command to the FTP server it is connecting to; however, it doesn't check the response's length, leading to a buffer overflow situation.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6465?
- CVE-2017-6465 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6465 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 50% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6465?
- CVE-2017-6465 affects Ftpshell Ftpshell Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6465?
- 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-2017-6465 published?
- CVE-2017-6465 was published on 2017-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141456/FTPShell-Client-6.53-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96570
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41511/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ftpshell:ftpshell_client:6.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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