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CVE-2001-0644

7.5 · HIGH

Maxum Rumpus FTP Server 1.3.3 and 2.0.3 dev 3 stores passwords in plaintext in the "Rumpus User Database" file in the prefs folder, which could allow attackers to gain privileges on the server.

Published Sep 20, 2001maxum_development_corporationEPSS 1.51%

Overview

CVE-2001-0644 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting maxum_development_corporation rumpus_ftp_server. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Maxum Rumpus FTP Server 1.3.3 and 2.0.3 dev 3 stores passwords in plaintext in the "Rumpus User Database" file in the prefs folder, which could allow attackers to gain privileges on the server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from maxum_development_corporation. Update rumpus_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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
maxum_development_corporationrumpus_ftp_server0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/184751Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2718Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6543Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/184751Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2718Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6543

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0644?

CVE-2001-0644 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting maxum_development_corporation rumpus_ftp_server. It was published on September 20, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0644?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0644?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from maxum_development_corporation. Update rumpus_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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0644?

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