CVE-2004-0148: High severity washington university wu-ftpd vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2004
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Updated

wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier, with the restricted-gid option enabled, allows local users to bypass access restrictions by changing the permissions to prevent access to their home directory, which causes wu-ftpd to use the root directory instead.

Affected Software

23 affected components
SGI ProPack=2.3
SGI ProPack=2.4
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

Apr 15, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0148?

CVE-2004-0148 has a moderate severity level, as it allows local users to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0148?

To fix CVE-2004-0148, ensure that the restricted-gid option is configured correctly and limit permissions on user home directories as necessary.

3

Which versions of wu-ftpd are affected by CVE-2004-0148?

Versions 2.6.2 and earlier of wu-ftpd are affected by CVE-2004-0148.

4

Can CVE-2004-0148 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2004-0148 can only be exploited by local users who have access to the system.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2004-0148 on system security?

CVE-2004-0148 compromises system security by allowing unauthorized users to access files outside their home directories.

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