CVE-2003-0772
CVE-2003-0772 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in WS_FTP 3 and 4 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) APPE (append) or (2) STAT (status) arguments.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0772?
- Multiple buffer overflows in WS_FTP 3 and 4 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) APPE (append) or (2) STAT (status) arguments.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0772?
- CVE-2003-0772 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0772 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0772?
- CVE-2003-0772 primarily affects Ipswitch Ws Ftp Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0772?
- 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-2003-0772 published?
- CVE-2003-0772 was published on 2003-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106288825902868&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9671
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/219140
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/792284
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8542
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13119
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:ws_ftp_server:4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:progress:ws_ftp_server:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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