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CVE-2010-20045 - FileWrangler FTP Server Buffer Overflow

CVE ID : CVE-2010-20045
Published : Aug. 20, 2025, 4:15 p.m. | 56 minutes ago
Description : FileWrangler <= 5.30 suffers from a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability when parsing directory listings from an FTP server. A malicious server can send an overlong folder name in response to a LIST command, triggering memory corruption during client-side rendering. Exploitation requires passive user interaction—simply connecting to the server—without further input. Successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Severity: 8.5 | HIGH
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