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CVE-2001-0053

HighPublished

One-byte buffer overflow in replydirname function in BSD-based ftpd allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Published: May 7, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 18, 2000

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

17.9%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

One-byte buffer overflow in replydirname function in BSD-based ftpd allows remote attackers to gain root privileges.

Sources

OpenBSD ftpd 2.6/2.7 - Remote OverflowExploit
Scrippie · bsd · Dec 20, 2000
BSD ftpd 0.3.2 - Single Byte Buffer OverflowExploit
Scrippie · unix · Dec 18, 2000

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