CVE-2003-0854: Low severity GNU fileutils vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2003
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Updated

ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.

Affected Software

26 affected components
GNU fileutils=4.0
GNU fileutils=4.0.36
GNU fileutils=4.1
GNU fileutils=4.1.6
GNU fileutils=4.1.7
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.1
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta2
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr4
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr5
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr6
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr7
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr8
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr9
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr10
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr11
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr12
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr13
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr14
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_beta18_vr15
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_vr16
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.4.2_vr17
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.5.0
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.6.0
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.6.1
Washington University Wu-ftpd=2.6.2

Event History

Oct 25, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 17, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0854?

CVE-2003-0854 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to be exploited remotely and consume significant system memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0854?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0854, upgrading to the latest version of GNU Fileutils or wu-ftpd that is not affected by this vulnerability is recommended.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2003-0854?

CVE-2003-0854 affects GNU Fileutils versions 4.0 through 4.1.7 and wu-ftpd versions 2.4.1 through 2.6.2.

4

Can CVE-2003-0854 be exploited locally?

Yes, CVE-2003-0854 can be exploited locally by users through applications that invoke the 'ls' command.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2003-0854?

While upgrading is the most effective fix for CVE-2003-0854, limiting access to vulnerable applications and restricting user permissions can serve as temporary workarounds.

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