CVE-2000-0943 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the bftpd daemon via a long USER command, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing denial of service.

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-2000-0943?

CVE-2000-0943 is a high-severity 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 bftp daemon (bftpd) 1.0.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long USER command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0943?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Max-Wilhelm Bruker Bftpd.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0943 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-2000-0943 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0943 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2wh5-5jf4-829c.

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