Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2003-0203 affects moxftp 2.2 and earlier. A malicious FTP server can send an overly long banner when the client connects, potentially causing code execution on the client system. This is a legacy client-side risk, mainly relevant where old moxftp packages remain installed. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems that still have moxftp 2.2 or earlier installed and used to connect to untrusted FTP servers. Modern environments are unlikely to be exposed unless old packages persist. Treat as a legacy cleanup item unless moxftp is still used. If present on production or administrator workstations, prioritize removal or vendor-guided remediation because successful exploitation could run code in the user's context. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for moxftp 2.2 or earlier.; Remove moxftp where it is no longer required.; Check Debian DSA-281 and vendor package guidance for fixed versions..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- moxftp-welcome-banner-bo(11399)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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