Vulnerability Description
The glob implementation in Pure-FTPd before 1.0.32, and in libc in NetBSD 5.1, does not properly expand expressions containing curly brackets, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted FTP STAT command.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pureftpd | Pure-Ftpd | <= 1.0.31 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/lib/libc/gen/glob.c#rev1.28Patch
- http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/lib/libc/gen/glob.c.diff?r1=1.27&r2=1.28Patch
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/97Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8228
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:094
- http://www.pureftpd.org/project/pure-ftpd/news
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47671Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1273Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=704283
- http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/lib/libc/gen/glob.c#rev1.28Patch
- http://cvsweb.netbsd.org/bsdweb.cgi/src/lib/libc/gen/glob.c.diff?r1=1.27&r2=1.28Patch
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/97Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8228
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:094
- http://www.pureftpd.org/project/pure-ftpd/news
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0418?
CVE-2011-0418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The glob implementation in Pure-FTPd before 1.0.32, and in libc in NetBSD 5.1, does not properly expand expressions containing curly brackets, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial...
How severe is CVE-2011-0418?
CVE-2011-0418 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pureftpd Pure-Ftpd, Netbsd Netbsd.