CVE-2001-0318: High severity Proftpd Project Proftpd vulnerability

Published May 7, 2001
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Updated

Format string vulnerability in ProFTPD 1.2.0rc2 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands by shutting down the FTP server while using a malformed working directory (cwd).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Proftpd Project Proftpd=1.2.0_rc2

Event History

May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0318?

CVE-2001-0318 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0318?

To fix CVE-2001-0318, upgrade ProFTPD to a version later than 1.2.0rc2 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0318?

CVE-2001-0318 is a format string vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate the FTP server behavior.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2001-0318?

The affected software is ProFTPD version 1.2.0rc2.

5

Can CVE-2001-0318 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0318 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted FTP commands.

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