Vulnerability Description
The glob functionality in ProFTPD 1.2.1, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via commands with large numbers of wildcard and other special characters, as demonstrated using an ls command with multiple (1) "*/..", (2) "*/.*", or (3) ".*./*?/" sequences in the argument.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.2.1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000450
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/169395
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:005
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000450
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/169395
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:005
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1501?
CVE-2001-1501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The glob functionality in ProFTPD 1.2.1, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via commands with large numbers of wildcard and o...
How severe is CVE-2001-1501?
CVE-2001-1501 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-2001-1501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proftpd Project Proftpd.