CVE-2010-3972: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-3972: Heap-based buffer overflow in the TELNET_STREAM_CONTEXT::OnSendData function in ftpsvc.dll in Microsoft FTP...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the TELNET_STREAM_CONTEXT::OnSendData function in ftpsvc.dll in Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 and 7.5 for Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, and IIS 7.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted FTP command, aka "IIS FTP Service Heap Buffer Overrun Vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-3972 is a memory corruption flaw in Microsoft FTP Service for IIS. A remote attacker could crash the FTP service or potentially run code by sending crafted FTP input. Business urgency is highest where legacy IIS FTP 7.0 or 7.5 remains internet-facing. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 or 7.5 with FTP reachable from untrusted networks. The structured affected-product data is incomplete, so verify against Microsoft MS11-004 rather than relying only on CPE metadata. Prioritize remediation for any externally reachable legacy IIS FTP servers. The vulnerability permits service crash and potential remote code execution, and public exploit material is referenced, although active exploitation is not established in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft MS11-004 security update where applicable.; Remove or disable legacy IIS FTP services no longer required.; Restrict FTP access to trusted networks or VPN paths..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 23, 2010, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS11-004CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
ms-iis-onsenddata-bo(64248)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12370CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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