CVE-2003-1327: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-1327: Buffer overflow in the SockPrintf function in wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier, when compiled with MAIL_ADMIN opti...

Buffer overflow in the SockPrintf function in wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier, when compiled with MAIL_ADMIN option enabled on a system that supports very long pathnames, might allow remote anonymous users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a long pathname, which triggers the overflow when wu-ftpd constructs a notification message to the administrator.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a legacy wu-ftpd flaw where a specially long uploaded pathname could overflow memory while the server prepares an administrator email. If an exposed server still runs wu-ftpd 2.6.2 or earlier with MAIL_ADMIN enabled and anonymous uploads, compromise may be possible. Evidence does not show active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to old wu-ftpd deployments, especially legacy Unix/Linux hosts with anonymous FTP upload enabled and MAIL_ADMIN compiled in. The source bundle does not identify modern affected packages beyond wu-ftpd 2.6.2 and earlier. Treat this as high priority only if legacy wu-ftpd is still present. The worst-case impact is remote code execution, but exposure depends on uncommon legacy conditions. Prioritize asset discovery, removal of anonymous upload paths, and replacement of unsupported FTP services. Mitigation focus: Identify any internet-facing wu-ftpd services and their versions.; Check whether wu-ftpd was compiled with MAIL_ADMIN enabled.; Disable anonymous uploads where they are not required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 05:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 15, 2007, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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wuftp-mailadmin-sockprintf-bo(13269)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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