CVE-2001-1413 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 20 Oct 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in ncompress when processing long filenames across security boundaries.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2001-1413?

CVE-2001-1413 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1413?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ncompress Ncompress.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1413?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-1413 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1413 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2001-1413, GHSA-wrj9-69rp-mhfh.