CVE-2001-0296 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on WFTPD Pro servers via a buffer overflow in the CWD command.
- 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-2001-0296?
CVE-2001-0296 is a critical 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
Buffer overflow in WFTPD Pro 3.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long CWD command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0296?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Texas Imperial Software Wftpd Pro.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0296?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0296 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-2001-0296 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0296 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q994-h593-7c44.