CVE-2001-0755

Name: CVE-2001-0755
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-10-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0755 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in ftp daemon (ftpd) 6.2 in Debian GNU/Linux allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long SITE command.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in ftp daemon (ftpd) 6.2 in Debian GNU/Linux allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long SITE command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	6.2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0188.htmlVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0188.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0755?

Buffer overflow in ftp daemon (ftpd) 6.2 in Debian GNU/Linux allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long SITE command.

How severe is CVE-2001-0755?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0755 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0755?

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