CVE-2011-5033: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-5033: Stack-based buffer overflow in CFS.c in ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) before 5.43, when running on...

Stack-based buffer overflow in CFS.c in ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) before 5.43, when running on a DirectAdmin server, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long string in an admin.list file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 00:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local denial-of-service issue in ConfigServer Security & Firewall before 5.43 on DirectAdmin servers. A local user could trigger a crash through malformed admin.list content. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation, data theft, or code execution. Exposure is likely limited to DirectAdmin servers running ConfigServer Security & Firewall versions before 5.43, especially where local users can influence admin.list content. Treat as a targeted availability risk for legacy hosting infrastructure. Prioritize if DirectAdmin and old CSF versions are still present; otherwise document as historical risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade CSF to version 5.43 or later where applicable.; Review ConfigServer changelog and forum guidance for vendor-confirmed remediation details.; Limit local account access on affected DirectAdmin servers..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 29, 2011, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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csf-dacsf-bo(71758)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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