CVE-2001-0489 Memory corruption in n/a
A format string vulnerability in gftp allows remote malicious FTP servers to execute arbitrary commands on the client system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0489?
CVE-2001-0489 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in gftp prior to 2.0.8 allows remote malicious FTP servers to execute arbitrary commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gftp Gftp.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0489 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-2001-0489 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0489 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrqv-jfm9-wq9q.