CVE-2000-0523 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on EServ FTP servers via a buffer overflow in the logging feature triggered by a long MKD command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0523?
CVE-2000-0523 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the logging feature of EServ 2.9.2 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long MKD command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Etype Eserv.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0523 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0523 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0523 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pg42-38hv-3f6h.