VDB-16880 · CVE-2001-0468 · XFDB 6234

FTPFS 0.1.1 Username memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in FTPFS 0.1.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Username Handler. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2001-0468. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FTPFS 0.1.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Username Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in FTPFS allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.

The weakness was published 06/27/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0468. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6234) and Exploit-DB (20691). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

FTPFS

Version

0.1.1

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/27/2001 🔍
06/27/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/04/2014 +4755 days 🔍
10/09/2024 +3750 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0468 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0468
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16880
X-Force: 6234 - Linux FTPfs buffer overflow

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2014 17:27
Updated: 10/09/2024 13:27
Changes: 07/04/2014 17:27 (43), 05/31/2018 10:16 (6), 10/09/2024 13:27 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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