CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0148

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

wu-ftpd version 2.6.2 and earlier, with the restricted-gid option enabled, allows local users to bypass access restrictions by changing permissions, causing wu-ftpd to use the root directory instead of their home directory.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update wu-ftpd to a newer version and review and adjust the permissions of user home directories.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier, with the restricted-gid option enabled, allows local users to bypass access restrictions by changing the permissions to prevent access to their home directory, which causes wu-ftpd to use the root directory instead.

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