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CVE-2003-0561

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in IglooFTP PRO 3.8 allow remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FTP banner, or long responses to the client commands (2) USER, (3) PASS, (4) ACCT, an…

Published Aug 18, 2003iglooftpEPSS 3.79%

Overview

CVE-2003-0561 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iglooftp iglooftp_pro. It was published on August 18, 2003 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

Multiple buffer overflows in IglooFTP PRO 3.8 allow remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FTP banner, or long responses to the client commands (2) USER, (3) PASS, (4) ACCT, and possibly other commands.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from iglooftp. Update iglooftp_pro 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0561?

CVE-2003-0561 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iglooftp iglooftp_pro. It was published on August 18, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0561?

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-2003-0561?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from iglooftp. Update iglooftp_pro 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.

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