CVE-2003-0831: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Sep 25 2003(Updated: )
ProFTPD 1.2.7 through 1.2.9rc2 does not properly translate newline characters when transferring files in ASCII mode, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow using certain files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ProFTPD | =1.2.7 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.7_rc1 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.7_rc2 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.7_rc3 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.8 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.8_rc1 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.8_rc2 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.9_rc1 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.2.9_rc2 |
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Reference Links
- http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/154
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/012072.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/405348
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9829
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:095
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106606885611269&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106441655617816&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12200
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/107/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0831?
CVE-2003-0831 is considered to be a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0831?
To fix CVE-2003-0831, upgrade ProFTPD to version 1.2.10 or later.
Which versions of ProFTPD are affected by CVE-2003-0831?
Versions of ProFTPD from 1.2.7 through 1.2.9rc2 are affected by CVE-2003-0831.
Can CVE-2003-0831 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2003-0831 can potentially lead to unauthorized access through remote code execution.
What type of attacks is CVE-2003-0831 associated with?
CVE-2003-0831 is associated with buffer overflow attacks that exploit newline character translation issues.
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