CVE-2001-0187

N/A Unknown
Published: March 26, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Format string vulnerability in wu-ftp 2.6.1 and earlier, when running with debug mode enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed argument that is recorded in a PASV port assignment.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
ftp://ftp.wu-ftpd.org/pub/wu-ftpd/patches/apply_to_current/missing_format_strings.patch
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000443
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-016
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2296
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6020
Source: cve@mitre.org
ftp://ftp.wu-ftpd.org/pub/wu-ftpd/patches/apply_to_current/missing_format_strings.patch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000443
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-016
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2296
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6020
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
8.9%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

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