CVE-2025-11947 - bftpd Configuration File options.c expand_groups heap-based overflow

CVE-2025-11947 - bftpd Configuration File options.c expand_groups heap-based overflow

https://cvefeed.io/rssfeed/latest.atom / Mon, 10/20/2025 - 02:44
CVE ID : CVE-2025-11947
Published : Oct. 19, 2025, 10:15 p.m. | 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Description : A weakness has been identified in bftpd up to 6.2. Impacted is the function expand_groups of the file options.c of the component Configuration File Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is considered difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity: 4.5 | MEDIUM
Visit the link for more details, such as CVSS details, affected products, timeline, and more...

About

Kenya Education Network CERT(KENET-CERT) is a Cybersecurity Emergency Response Team and Co-ordination Center operated by the National Research and Education Network of Kenya. KENET-CERT coordination center promotes awareness on cybersecurity incidences as well as coordinates and assists member institutions in responding effectively to cyber security threats and incidences. KENET-CERT works closely with Kenya's National CIRT coordination center (CIRT/CC) as a sector CIRT for the academic institutions. KENET promotes use of ICT in Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education Institutions in Kenya. KENET aims to interconnect all the Universities, Tertiary and Research Institutions in Kenya by setting up a cost effective and sustainable private network with high speed access to the global Internet. KENET also facilitates electronic communication among students and faculties in member institutions, share learning and teaching resources by collaboration in Research and Development of Educational content.