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CVE-2003-0343

4.6 · MEDIUM

BlackMoon FTP Server 2.6 Free Edition, and possibly other distributions and versions, generates an "Account does not exist" error message when an invalid username is entered, which makes it easier…

Published May 21, 2003selom_oforiEPSS 0.48%

Overview

CVE-2003-0343 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting selom_ofori blackmoon_ftp_server. It was published on May 21, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

BlackMoon FTP Server 2.6 Free Edition, and possibly other distributions and versions, generates an "Account does not exist" error message when an invalid username is entered, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from selom_ofori. Update blackmoon_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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0343?

CVE-2003-0343 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting selom_ofori blackmoon_ftp_server. It was published on May 21, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0343?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0343?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from selom_ofori. Update blackmoon_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-2003-0343?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2003-0343 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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