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CVE-2001-0646

5.0 · MEDIUM

Maxum Rumpus FTP Server 1.3.3 and 2.0.3 dev 3 allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (hang) by creating a directory name of a specific length.

Published Sep 20, 2001maxum_development_corporationEPSS 3.21%

Overview

CVE-2001-0646 is a medium-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 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. 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 allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (hang) by creating a directory name of a specific length.

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

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/184751Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2716Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6542Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/184751Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2716Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6542

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0646?

CVE-2001-0646 is a medium-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 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-0646?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0646?

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-2001-0646?

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