CVE-2021-4432
Published: 16 January 2024
Summary
CVE-2021-4432 is a medium-severity Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404) vulnerability in Pcman Ftp Server Project Pcman Ftp Server. Its CVSS base score is 5.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked at the 27.6th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2021-34259
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability was found in PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component USER Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack…
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remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250719.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios.
Mandates explicit shutdown of the network connection at session conclusion, directly addressing improper resource release.
Requires proper shutdown/release procedures that include overwriting or isolating data to block unintended transfer via reused system objects.
Procedures can mandate orderly shutdown or release of resources when failures occur, preventing improper resource handling after a fault.