CVE-2014-5211: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Attachmate Reflection FTP Client before 14.1.433 allows remote FTP servers

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5211 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting reflection ftp client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Attachmate Reflection FTP Client before 14.1.433 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a large PWD response.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: attachmate

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-27 20:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

attachmate reflection ftp client DOWNGRADE

Affected: 14.1.429

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.1.429

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy reflection-ftp-client || rpm -q reflection-ftp-client || reflection-ftp-client --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.1.429 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison reflection-ftp-client sudo apt install reflection-ftp-client=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.1.429> sudo apt-mark hold reflection-ftp-client

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list reflection-ftp-client sudo dnf downgrade reflection-ftp-client-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.1.429> sudo dnf versionlock add reflection-ftp-client

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5211?

reflection ftp client: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5211 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5211 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-5211 affect?

CVE-2014-5211 affects reflection ftp client. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Stack-based buffer overflow in the Attachmate Reflection FTP Client before 14.1.433 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a large PWD response.

How urgent is CVE-2014-5211?

Priority 45/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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