CVE-2026-63091
MEDIUMDescription
ProFTPD before 1.3.9c and 1.3.10rc3 contains a signed integer overflow vulnerability in the mod_sftp module's SCP size-record parser that allows authenticated low-privilege attackers to bypass ASLR by sending a crafted file size value of UINT64_MAX, which results in a negative off_t value. Attackers can exploit the subsequent conversion to uint32_t, causing an approximately 4 GB requested read length and forcing the server to read beyond the end of the SSH channel data and write overread process memory into the uploaded file. In tested configurations, the disclosed data contains libc, libcrypto, and PIE pointers sufficient to derive their randomized base addresses, thereby bypassing ASLR and enabling reliable exploitation of memory corruption vulnerabilities in the same process.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 22% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-126 (Buffer Over-read) vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-49285 | High | 8.6 | 89% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2017-7668 | High | 7.5 | 57% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2025-21277 | High | 7.5 | 39% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2024-38071 | High | 7.5 | 36% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2009-2495 | Medium | 6.5 | 34% | - | - |
| CVE-2024-20290 | High | 7.5 | 34% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2026-63091?
Upgrade proftpd-dfsg on debian unstable to 1.3.9c~dfsg-1 or later.
Is CVE-2026-63091 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2026-63091 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 0.29% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 22% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2026-63091?
CVE-2026-63091 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5, rated medium. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2026-63091 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for proftpd-dfsg (Debian). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-07-30.