Vulnerability Description
The lreply function in wu-ftpd 2.6.0 and earlier does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the SITE EXEC command.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hp | Hp-Ux | 11.00 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:29.wu-ftpd.asc.v
- ftp://ftp.auscert.org.au/pub/auscert/advisory/AA-2000.02
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-009.txt.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0244.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0017.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96171893218000&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96179429114160&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=96299933720862&w=2
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-020.0.txt
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-13.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-039.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1387
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=20000623091822.33
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4773
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:29.wu-ftpd.asc.v
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0573?
CVE-2000-0573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The lreply function in wu-ftpd 2.6.0 and earlier does not properly cleanse an untrusted format string, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the SITE EXEC command.
How severe is CVE-2000-0573?
CVE-2000-0573 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hp Hp-Ux.