CVE-2001-0421
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CVE-2001-0421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FTP server in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local and remote attackers to cause a core dump in the root directory, possibly with world-readable permissions, by providing a valid username with an invalid password followed by a CWD ~ command, which could release sensitive information such as shadowed passwords, or fill the disk partition.. EPSS estimates a 6.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FTP server in Solaris 8 and earlier allows local and remote attackers to cause a core dump in the root directory, possibly with world-readable permissions, by providing a valid username with an invalid password followed by a CWD ~ command, which could release sensitive information such as shadowed passwords, or fill the disk partition.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Sunos | <= 5.9 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2601Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2601Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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