CVE-2018-17106
CVE-2018-17106 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tinyftp Project Tinyftp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Tinyftp Project Tinyftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Tinyftp Tinyftpd 1.1, a buffer overflow exists in the text variable of the do_mkd function in the ftpproto.c file. An attacker can overwrite ebp via a long pathname.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17106?
- In Tinyftp Tinyftpd 1.1, a buffer overflow exists in the text variable of the do_mkd function in the ftpproto.c file. An attacker can overwrite ebp via a long pathname.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17106?
- CVE-2018-17106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17106 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17106?
- CVE-2018-17106 affects Tinyftp Project Tinyftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17106?
- 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.
- When was CVE-2018-17106 published?
- CVE-2018-17106 was published on 2018-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tinyftp_project:tinyftp:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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