CVE-2009-3484

Core FTP 2.1 build 1612 - Stack-based Buffer Overflow via Long Hostname in Site Backup File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-3484. PoCs published by Dr_IDE.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a local buffer overflow PoC for Core FTP LE v2.1 build 1612, exploiting a Unicode-based vulnerability by overwriting the EIP register with a long string of 'A' characters. The exploit generates a malicious input file that triggers the overflow when used in the 'Quick Connect' feature.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Core FTP 2.1 build 1612 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long hostname in an FTP server entry in a site backup file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Dr_IDE · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9815

This is a local buffer overflow PoC for Core FTP LE v2.1 build 1612, exploiting a Unicode-based vulnerability by overwriting the EIP register with a long string of 'A' characters. The exploit generates a malicious input file that triggers the overflow when used in the 'Quick Connect' feature.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Core FTP LE v2.1 build 1612
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Core FTP LE v2.1 build 1612 installed on the target system · Ability to execute the script locally or deliver the malicious file to the victim
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/58385
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53488
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/36872

Scores

EPSS 0.0564
EPSS Percentile 91.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
coreftp/core_ftp 2.1
Published Sep 30, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026