CVE-2003-1327 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote anonymous users can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in wu-ftpd when the MAIL_ADMIN option is enabled.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2003-1327?

CVE-2003-1327 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 May 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the SockPrintf function in wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier, when compiled with MAIL_ADMIN option enabled on a system that supports very long pathnames, might allow remote anonymous users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a long pathname, which triggers the overflow when wu-ftpd constructs a notification message to the administrator.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1327?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Washington University Wu-Ftpd.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1327?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1327 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-2003-1327 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1327 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-63rh-cqhw-45cw.

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