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CVE-2001-0421

UnknownEPSS 6.21%

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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

EPSS Probability
6.21%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris2.6
SunSunos<= 5.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0421?
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.
How severe is CVE-2001-0421?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0421?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST