CVE-2000-0856 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands or cause denial of service via a buffer overflow in SunFTP.

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-2000-0856?

CVE-2000-0856 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in SunFTP build 9(1) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long GET request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xs4all Data Xs4all Data Sunftp.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0856 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-2000-0856 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0856 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4r2x-95jf-w8hr.

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