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CVE-2001-0187

HighPublished

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...

Published: May 7, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 23, 2001

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

5.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.7%
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

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.

Sources

WU-FTPD 2.4.2/2.5/2.6 - Debug Mode Client Hostname Format StringExploit
Wu-ftpd team · unix · Jan 23, 2001

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