PCMan FTP Server up to 2.0.7 PORT Command buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PCMan FTP Server up to 2.0.7. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component PORT Command Handler. This manipulation causes buffer overflow. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-15060. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PCMan FTP Server up to 2.0.7. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component PORT Command Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 04/11/2016 as 40714. The advisory is shared at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-15060. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (40714). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 8.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/11/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 40714
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-15060 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-15060
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-416953
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2026 17:15
Changes: 10/12/2026 17:15 (56)
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Submitter: pablogonzalezpe
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #983257: Pcman's Ftp Server Project Pcman Ftp Server 2.0.7 Stack-based Buffer Overflow (by pablogonzalezpe)

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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