CVE-2001-0256 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary commands in FaSTream FTP++ Server via a long username.

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-2001-0256?

CVE-2001-0256 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FaSTream FTP++ Server 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, and possibly execute arbitrary commands, via a long username.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0256?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Fastream Ftp\+\+ Server.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0256?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0256 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-2001-0256 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0256 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q637-76j2-5fvc.

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