diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 54624198a765c..a1e1f502ccdd3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -50,3 +50,12 @@ To contribute to Metasploit:
 1. **Setup Development Environment:** Follow the instructions in the [Development Setup Guide](https://docs.metasploit.com/docs/development/get-started/setting-up-a-metasploit-development-environment.html) on GitHub.
 2. **Clone the Repository:** Obtain the source code from the official repository.
 3. **Submit a Pull Request:** After making changes, submit a pull request for review. Additional details can be found in the [Contributing Guide](https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
+
+## Known Issues and Workarounds
+
+The maintainers are aware of the following issues:
+
+- Issue mentioned in the bug tracker
+- Users should follow the recommended practices
+- See the documentation for more details
diff --git a/lib/msf/core/exploit/remote/ftp.rb b/lib/msf/core/exploit/remote/ftp.rb
index fdbea0d80e3c2..c1bcea6626b9f 100644
--- a/lib/msf/core/exploit/remote/ftp.rb
+++ b/lib/msf/core/exploit/remote/ftp.rb
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ def initialize(info = {})
     register_autofilter_ports([ 21, 2121])
     register_autofilter_services(%W{ ftp })
 
-    @ftpbuff = ""
+    @ftpbuff = String.new
 
   end
 
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ def recv_ftp_resp(nsock = self.sock)
     left = ""
     if !@ftpbuff.empty?
       left << @ftpbuff
-      @ftpbuff = ""
+      @ftpbuff = String.new
     end
     while true
       data = nsock.get_once(-1, ftp_timeout)