CVE-2001-0550
First published: Fri Nov 30 2001(Updated: )
wu-ftpd 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "~{" argument to commands such as CWD, which is not properly handled by the glob function (ftpglob).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| wu-ftpd | =2.5.0 | |
| FTP Daemon (FTPD) for BSD | =0.3.2 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.6.0 | |
| FTP Daemon (FTPD) for BSD | =0.3.3 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3581
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/886083
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-157.html
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-041.0.txt
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-33.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/180823
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000442
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-087
- http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0107-162
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-036-01
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-090.php3
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_043_wuftpd_txt.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100700363414799&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7611
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0550?
CVE-2001-0550 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0550?
The best way to fix CVE-2001-0550 is to upgrade to a secure version of wu-ftpd or apply available patches that address this vulnerability.
What versions of wu-ftpd are affected by CVE-2001-0550?
CVE-2001-0550 affects wu-ftpd versions 2.6.1 and prior, including versions 2.6.0 and 2.5.0.
What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2001-0550?
CVE-2001-0550 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server via specially crafted arguments.
Is CVE-2001-0550 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2001-0550 primarily affects systems running implementations of wu-ftpd, which can vary across different Unix-like operating systems.
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