CVE-2001-0053 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in BSD ftpd to gain root privileges, requiring immediate patching of the FTP server.
- 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-2001-0053?
CVE-2001-0053 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Netbsd Netbsd, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
One-byte buffer overflow in replydirname function in BSD-based ftpd allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0053?
It affects 3 products.
Products include David Madore Ftpd-Bsd, Netbsd Netbsd, Openbsd Openbsd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0053?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0053 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-2001-0053 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0053 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Netbsd Netbsd
Sources
Also known as GHSA-286p-cf2h-fc7g.