CVE-2003-0831 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in ProFTPD's ASCII mode file transfer handling.
- 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-2003-0831?
CVE-2003-0831 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Sep 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ProFTPD 1.2.7 through 1.2.9rc2 does not properly translate newline characters when transferring files in ASCII mode, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow using certain files.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Proftpd Project Proftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0831 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-2003-0831 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0831 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wmjc-5j86-p959.