CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-1021

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflows in WS_FTP 2.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to various FTP commands. This vulnerability can be exploited through commands such as DELE, MDTM, and others.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations, allowing remote code execution, which could lead to data loss or system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update WS_FTP to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflows in WS_FTP 2.02 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to (1) DELE, (2) MDTM, (3) MLST, (4) MKD, (5) RMD, (6) RNFR, (7) RNTO, (8) SIZE, (9) STAT, (10) XMKD, or (11) XRMD.

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