Vulnerability Description
wu-ftpd 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "~{" argument to commands such as CWD, which is not properly handled by the glob function (ftpglob).
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| David Madore | Ftpd-Bsd | 0.3.2 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.5.0 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000442
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-036-01
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100700363414799&w=2
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-041.0.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-33.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-087
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/886083PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-090.php3
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_043_wuftpd_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-157.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/82/180823
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3581ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0107-162
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7611
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000442
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0550?
CVE-2001-0550 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). wu-ftpd 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "~{" argument to commands such as CWD, which is not properly handled by the glob function (ftpglob).
How severe is CVE-2001-0550?
CVE-2001-0550 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0550?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: David Madore Ftpd-Bsd, Washington University Wu-Ftpd.