CVE-2001-0187 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on wu-ftp servers if debug mode is enabled, due to a format string vulnerability in PASV handling.
- 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-2001-0187?
CVE-2001-0187 is a critical 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
Format string vulnerability in wu-ftp 2.6.1 and earlier, when running with debug mode enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed argument that is recorded in a PASV port assignment.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0187?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Washington University Wu-Ftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0187?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0187 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-2001-0187 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0187 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9469-4325-qwhf.