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CVE-2003-0831

HighPublished

ProFTPD 1.2.7 through 1.2.9rc2 does not properly translate newline characters when transferring files in ASCII mode, which allows remote attackers to...

Published: Sep 25, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 23, 2003

Primary CVSS

9.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

58.4%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.1%
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

ProFTPD 1.2.7 through 1.2.9rc2 does not properly translate newline characters when transferring files in ASCII mode, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow using certain files.

Sources

ProFTPd 1.2.9 rc2 - '.ASCII' File Remote Code Execution (1)Exploit
bkbll · linux · Oct 4, 2003
ProFTPd 1.2.7 < 1.2.9rc2 - Remote Code Execution / Brute ForceExploit
Haggis · linux · Oct 13, 2003
ProFTPd 1.2.7/1.2.8 - '.ASCII' File Transfer Buffer Overrun

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Exploit

netris · linux · Sep 23, 2003