CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0963

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflows in lftp version 2.6.9 and earlier in the try_netscape_proxy and try_squid_eplf functions allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code via long directory names processed by the ls or rels commands.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code on the victim's system, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update lftp to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflows in (1) try_netscape_proxy and (2) try_squid_eplf for lftp 2.6.9 and earlier allow remote HTTP servers to execute arbitrary code via long directory names that are processed by the ls or rels commands.

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