CVE-2000-0573
First published: Fri Jul 07 2000(Updated: )
The lreply function in wu-ftpd 2.6.0 and earlier does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the SITE EXEC command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HPE HP-UX | =11.00 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-13.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=20000623091822.3321.qmail@fiver.freemessage.com
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-020.0.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-039.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0244.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0017.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1387
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96171893218000&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96299933720862&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96179429114160&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4773
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=20000623091822.3321.qmail%40fiver.freemessage.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0573?
CVE-2000-0573 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0573?
To fix CVE-2000-0573, upgrade to a newer version of wu-ftpd that does not contain this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0573?
CVE-2000-0573 affects wu-ftpd version 2.6.0 and earlier, specifically on HP-UX 11.00.
What types of attacks can CVE-2000-0573 facilitate?
CVE-2000-0573 can facilitate arbitrary command execution attacks through the SITE EXEC command.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2000-0573?
Yes, there are known exploits available for CVE-2000-0573 that target vulnerable versions of wu-ftpd.
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