CVE-2001-1355 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Jun 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on NetWin Authentication Module implementations like DMail and SurgeFTP via buffer overflows in command arguments.

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-2001-1355?

CVE-2001-1355 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in NetWin Authentication Module (NWAuth) 3.0b and earlier, as implemented in DMail, SurgeFTP, and possibly other packages, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to (1) the -del command or (2) the -lookup command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1355?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Netwin Dmail, Netwin Surgeftp.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1355?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1355 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-2001-1355 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1355 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9f4-g4q9-45gx.