Buffer overflow in mod_radius in ProFTPD before 1.3.0rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long password.
CVE-2005-4816 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from proftpd_project organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2005, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2005-12-31T05:00:00.000
2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Deferred
CVSSv2: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.0_rc1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.0_rc2 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.0_rc3 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.2 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.2_rc1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.2_rc3 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.3 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.4 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.5 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.5_rc1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.6 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.7 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.7_rc1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.7_rc2 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.7_rc3 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.8 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.8_rc1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.8_rc2 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.9 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.9_rc1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.9_rc2 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.9_rc3 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2.10 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre1 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre2 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre3 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre4 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre5 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre6 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre7 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre8 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre9 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre10 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.2_pre11 | Yes |
| Application | proftpd_project | proftpd | 1.3.0_rc1 | Yes |
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