CVE-2001-0187
First published: Mon Mar 26 2001(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in wu-ftp 2.6.1 and earlier, when running with debug mode enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed argument that is recorded in a PASV port assignment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.1 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta9 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr4 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr5 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr6 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr7 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr8 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr9 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr10 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr11 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr12 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr13 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr14 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr15 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_vr16 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_vr17 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.5 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0187?
CVE-2001-0187 has a severity rating of high due to the ability for remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0187?
To fix CVE-2001-0187, upgrade to a version of wu-ftp later than 2.6.1 that no longer operates with debug mode in a vulnerable manner.
What versions of wu-ftp are affected by CVE-2001-0187?
CVE-2001-0187 affects wu-ftp versions 2.6.1 and earlier, particularly those running with debug mode enabled.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0187?
CVE-2001-0187 is a format string vulnerability.
Can CVE-2001-0187 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0187 can be exploited remotely by attackers using malformed arguments.
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