CVE-2001-0582
4.6 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2001-0582 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ben_spink crushftp_ftp_server. It was published on August 22, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Ben Spink CrushFTP FTP Server 2.1.6 and earlier allows a local attacker to access arbitrary files via a '..' (dot dot) attack, or variations, in (1) GET, (2) CD, (3) NLST, (4) SIZE, (5) RETR.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ben_spink. Update crushftp_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ben_spink | crushftp_ftp_server | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-0582?
CVE-2001-0582 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ben_spink crushftp_ftp_server. It was published on August 22, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2001-0582?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0582?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ben_spink. Update crushftp_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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