CVE-2001-0318: High severity Proftpd Project Proftpd vulnerability
Published May 7, 2001
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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.