CVE-2020-9273

What it is

In ProFTPD 1.3.7, it is possible to corrupt the memory pool by interrupting the data transfer channel. This triggers a use-after-free in alloc_pool in pool.c, and possible remote code execution.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

11.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2020-02-19 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2020-02-20 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 03:27 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 11.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2020-02-20 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:27 UTC

Exploit probability

11.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-416 · Use after free

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Proftpd 1.3.7
• Debian Linux 8.0
• Debian Linux 9.0
• Debian Linux 10.0
• Fedoraproject Fedora 30
• Fedoraproject Fedora 31
• Opensuse Backports Sle 15.0
• Opensuse Leap 15.1

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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