Vulnerability Description
FTP servers such as OpenBSD ftpd, NetBSD ftpd, ProFTPd and Opieftpd do not properly cleanse untrusted format strings that are used in the setproctitle function (sometimes called by set_proc_title), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Ftpd | 5.51 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-009.txt.a
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0031.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0061.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0121.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-13.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1425
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1438
- ftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2000-009.txt.a
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0031.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0061.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-07/0121.html
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2000-13.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1425
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1438
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0574?
CVE-2000-0574 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). FTP servers such as OpenBSD ftpd, NetBSD ftpd, ProFTPd and Opieftpd do not properly cleanse untrusted format strings that are used in the setproctitle function (sometimes called by set_proc_title), wh...
How severe is CVE-2000-0574?
CVE-2000-0574 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0574?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Ftpd, Washington University Wu-Ftpd.