CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0489

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2001-0489 describes a format string vulnerability in gftp prior to version 2.0.8 that allows malicious remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary commands.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to remote control of the system by malicious FTP servers, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade gftp to version 2.0.8 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in gftp prior to 2.0.8 allows remote malicious FTP servers to execute arbitrary commands.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS