Gnu · Fileutils · CVE-2003-0854
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
fileutils versions 4.0.36 through 4.1.9
wu-ftpd (affected versions not specified)
coreutils (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value in the `ls` command, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use `ls`, such as `wu-ftpd`. Multiple vulnerabilities in the `wu-ftpd` and `fileutils` packages can lead to disruption of protected information and can be exploited remotely.
**Recommendations**
For fileutils versions 4.0.36 through 4.1.9, consider restricting the use of the `ls` command with large -w values to minimize the risk of exploitation.
For wu-ftpd, restrict access to the service to minimize the risk of exploitation until a fix is available.
For coreutils, consider disabling the `ls` command or restricting its use with large -w values until a fix is available.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.