Vulnerability Description
ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Fileutils | 4.0 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000768
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000771
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/012548.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10126Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17069Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-213.pdf
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-705
- http://www.guninski.com/binls.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:106
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-309.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-310.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6014
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-60.txt
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/115
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000768
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0854?
CVE-2003-0854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.
How severe is CVE-2003-0854?
CVE-2003-0854 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Fileutils, Washington University Wu-Ftpd.