Netwin SurgeFTP 1.0b/2.0a MS DOS Device Name CD denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Netwin SurgeFTP 1.0b/2.0a. This impacts an unknown function of the component MS DOS Device Name. The manipulation of the argument CD leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2001-0696. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Netwin SurgeFTP 1.0b/2.0a and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component MS DOS Device Name. The manipulation of the argument CD with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

NetWin SurgeFTP 2.0a and 1.0b allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via a CD command to a directory with an MS-DOS device name such as con.

The bug was discovered 06/19/2001. The weakness was released 09/20/2001 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0696. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 93 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27016 (Netwin SurgeFTP Server MS-DOS Device Name Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 2.0b eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6712), SecurityFocus (BID 2891†), OSVDB (1872†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12060†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-17413. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SurgeFTP 2.0b
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Timelineinfo

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09/20/2001 +93 days 🔍
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07/09/2014 +2934 days 🔍
10/05/2025 +4106 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: netwininfosolutions.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0696 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0696
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17411
X-Force: 6712
SecurityFocus: 2891 - Netwin SurgeFTP Server MS-DOS Device Name Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1872 - CVE-2001-0696 - Netwin - Surgeftp - Medium
Vulnerability Center: 12060 - NetWin SurgeFTP Remote DoS via CD Command, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2014 13:08
Updated: 10/05/2025 07:43
Changes: 07/09/2014 13:08 (62), 06/21/2019 11:08 (3), 10/05/2025 07:43 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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