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Heap-based buffer overflow in the sql_prepare_where function (contrib/mod_sql.c) in ProFTPD before 1.3.3d, when mod_sql is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted username containing substitution tags, which are not properly handled during construction of an SQL query

Published Feb 2, 2011

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the sql_prepare_where function (contrib/mod_sql.c) in ProFTPD before 1.3.3d, when mod_sql is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted username containing substitution tags, which are not properly handled during construction of an SQL query.

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Sources
CVE.org / MITRE
Status PUBLISHED
Assigner redhat
Published Feb 2, 2011
Updated Aug 7, 2024
Reserved Jan 3, 2011
NVD
Status Modified
Modified Jun 16, 2026
Red Hat
Severity n/a
Public date n/a