Washington University · Wu-Ftpd · CVE-2003-0466
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
wu-ftpd versions 2.5.0 through 2.6.2
**Description**
The issue is related to an off-by-one error in the `fb realpath()` function, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can be triggered by commands that cause pathnames of length `MAXPATHLEN+1` to cause a buffer overflow, including commands such as `STOR`, `RETR`, `APPE`, `DELE`, `MKD`, `RMD`, `STOU`, or `RNTO`. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely and may lead to a violation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.
**Recommendations**
For wu-ftpd versions 2.5.0 through 2.6.2, consider disabling the `fb realpath()` function or restricting access to the affected commands until a patch is available. Additionally, restrict access to the vulnerable module to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.