CVE-2001-1021: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 26, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflows in WSFTP 2.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to (1) DELE, (2) MDTM, (3) MLST, (4) MKD, (5) RMD, (6) RNFR, (7) RNTO, (8) SIZE, (9) STAT, (10) XMKD, or (11) XRMD.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Progress Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server=2.0.2
Progress Ws Ftp Server=2.0.2
Remediation
Event History
Jul 26, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1021?
CVE-2001-1021 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution via buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1021?
To fix CVE-2001-1021, you should upgrade to a patched version of Ipswitch WS FTP Server beyond version 2.0.2.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2001-1021?
The affected software for CVE-2001-1021 is Ipswitch WS FTP Server version 2.0.2.
4
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2001-1021?
CVE-2001-1021 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specific FTP command arguments.
5
When was CVE-2001-1021 discovered?
CVE-2001-1021 was discovered in 2001, highlighting a vulnerability in the software available at that time.