CVE-2001-1113 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in TrollFTPD by exploiting deeply nested directory names during recursive listing.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1113?
CVE-2001-1113 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2002. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in TrollFTPD 1.26 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating a series of deeply nested directories with long names, then running the ls -R (recursive) command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1113?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Trolltech Trollftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1113?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1113 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-2001-1113 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1113 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cwhx-hfvm-x5rh.