CVE-2016-5764

8.8 HIGH

Published: October 27, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Micro Focus Rumba FTP 4.X client buffer overflow makes it possible to corrupt the stack and allow arbitrary code execution. Fixed in: Rumba FTP 4.5 (HF 14668). This can only occur if a client connects to a malicious server.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28731.rumba-ftp-4-x-security-update.aspx

Source: security@opentext.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93974

Source: security@opentext.com

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40651/

Source: security@opentext.com

http://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/rumba/w/knowledge_base/28731.rumba-ftp-4-x-security-update.aspx

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93974

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40651/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

7.8%

94th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

Affected Vendors

microfocus

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