CVE-2001-0136
First published: Mon Mar 12 2001(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ProFTPD | =1.2.0-rc2 | |
| Conectiva Linux | ||
| Debian GNU/Linux | =2.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =7.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/152206
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0122.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0132.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-021.php3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-029
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000380
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-02/0267.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5801
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.
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