Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Micro Focus Rumba FTP Client
CVE-2016-5764

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microfocus
Status
Micro Focus Rumba Ftp 4.x Before 4.5 (hf 14668)
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-5764?

The Micro Focus Rumba FTP client versions 4.X are susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability, which can lead to stack corruption. This issue arises when a user connects to a malicious server, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the client machine. Users are advised to upgrade to Rumba FTP 4.5 (HF 14668) to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

Micro Focus Rumba FTP 4.X before 4.5 (HF 14668) Micro Focus Rumba FTP 4.X before 4.5 (HF 14668)

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-5764 - Proof of Concept

References

http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solu...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93974
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40651/
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EPSS Score

9% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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