CVE-2003-1260 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on CuteFTP clients by sending a maliciously long response to a LIST command.

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-2003-1260?

CVE-2003-1260 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in CuteFTP 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a LIST command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1260?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Globalscape Cuteftp.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1260?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1260 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-2003-1260 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1260 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h56m-2v87-fv2w.

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