CVE-2001-0136: Medium severity ProFTPD ProFTPD vulnerability
Memory leak in ProFTPd 1.2.0rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of USER commands, and possibly SIZE commands if the server has been improperly installed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0136?
CVE-2001-0136 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service due to memory leak issues.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0136?
To fix CVE-2001-0136, upgrade ProFTPd to a version later than 1.2.0rc2 where this vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0136?
CVE-2001-0136 affects ProFTPd version 1.2.0rc2 and potentially systems running Conectiva Linux, Debian Linux 2.2, and Mandrake Linux 7.2.
What type of attack can be executed with CVE-2001-0136?
Attackers can execute a denial of service attack by sending a series of USER commands to exploit the memory leak in CVE-2001-0136.
Is CVE-2001-0136 still relevant today?
While CVE-2001-0136 is an older vulnerability, it is still relevant for legacy systems that run the affected versions of ProFTPd.