Unscored severity · published Dec 31, 2001
CVE-2001-1501
The glob functionality in ProFTPD 1.2.1, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via commands with large…
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CVSS
38.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The glob functionality in ProFTPD 1.2.1, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via commands with large numbers of wildcard and other special characters, as demonstrated using an ls command with multiple (1) "*/..", (2) "*/.*", or (3) ".*./*?/" sequences in the argument.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)38.4% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PR
Proftpd · Proftpd Project
1.2.1 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-1501
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-1501
distro.conectiva.com.br
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000450
online.securityfocus.com
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/169395
www.mandriva.com
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:005
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