CVE-2001-0768

Description

GuildFTPd 0.9.7 stores user names and passwords in plaintext in the default.usr file, which allows local users to gain privileges as other FTP users by reading the file.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6611	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2792	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0250.html	mailing list vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0768?: CVE-2001-0768 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0768?: To fix CVE-2001-0768, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0768 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0768 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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