CVE-2001-1113

CVE-2001-1113 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Trolltech Trollftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in TrollFTPD 1.26 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating a series of deeply nested directories with long names, then running the ls -R (recursive) command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1113?
Buffer overflow in TrollFTPD 1.26 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code by creating a series of deeply nested directories with long names, then running the ls -R (recursive) command.
How severe is CVE-2001-1113?
CVE-2001-1113 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2001-1113 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1113?
CVE-2001-1113 primarily affects Trolltech Trollftpd. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1113?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1113 published?
CVE-2001-1113 was published on 2001-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)