CVE-2001-0489
CVE-2001-0489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gftp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in gftp prior to 2.0.8 allows remote malicious FTP servers to execute arbitrary commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0489?
- Format string vulnerability in gftp prior to 2.0.8 allows remote malicious FTP servers to execute arbitrary commands.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0489?
- CVE-2001-0489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0489 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0489?
- CVE-2001-0489 affects Gftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0489?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2001-0489 published?
- CVE-2001-0489 was published on 2001-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/linux/redhat/2001-q2/0043.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vuln-dev/2001-q2/0231.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-057
- http://www.osvdb.org/1805
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2657
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6478
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gftp:gftp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*