CVE-2001-0768 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read plaintext credentials from the default user file to impersonate other FTP users and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0768?
CVE-2001-0768 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Oct 2001. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GuildFTPd 0.9.7 stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the default.usr file, which allows local users to gain privileges as other FTP users by reading the file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0768?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Steve Poulsen Guildftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0768?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0768 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-0768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-phxm-5734-wmwm.