CVE-2001-1501: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-1501: The glob functionality in ProFTPD 1.2.1, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a den...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This old ProFTPD flaw can let a remote party make an FTP server waste CPU and memory by sending complex wildcard patterns. The reported impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure matters mainly where legacy ProFTPD 1.2.1 or possibly nearby versions remain reachable. Internet-facing or partner-facing FTP services running ProFTPD 1.2.1, or unverified older ProFTPD builds, are the primary concern. Exposure is lower where FTP is decommissioned, isolated, or access-controlled. The source bundle does not prove impact beyond ProFTPD. Prioritize if legacy FTP is still externally reachable or business-critical. Otherwise, handle through legacy exposure reduction and routine vulnerability management. The business risk is service outage, especially on old FTP systems with limited monitoring or support. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported ProFTPD deployments where feasible.; Upgrade ProFTPD using applicable vendor or distribution security guidance.; Restrict FTP access to required users and trusted networks..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 20:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 21, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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