CVE-2010-4221 Scanner

ProFTPD is an open-source FTP server software commonly used in Unix-like environments. It is highly configurable and customizable, making it a popular choice for a wide range of users, from individual users to enterprise-level organizations. It operates on a simple client-server model, facilitating file transfer between FTP clients and servers. This versatile software supports various protocols, including FTPS, SFTP, and HTTP, and provides a range of features like virtual hosting, Unix ACL support, and IPv6 support.

The CVE-2010-4221 vulnerability detected in ProFTPD allows for multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the pr_netio_telnet_gets function in netio.c. It can be exploited remotely, providing attackers with the ability to execute arbitrary code by using a TELNET IAC escape character to an FTP or FTPS server. This critical vulnerability can effectively grant attackers unauthorized access, enabling them to compromise the FTP server and gain privileges.

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to devastating consequences, including the possibility of complete control over the targeted system, denial of service attacks, theft of sensitive data, and even data deletion or ransomware attacks. With remote code execution, the attacker can install malware, manipulate data, or cause damage to the entire infrastructure.

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REFERENCES

• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4221
• http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15449/
• http://www.metasploit.com/modules/exploit/freebsd/ftp/proftp_telnet_iac