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5.0

Novell NetWare FTP server can crash from long login

CVE-2003-1592 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The FTP service in Novell NetWare 6.0 (before SP4) and 6.5 (before SP1) can stop working if someone sends an unusually long username or password. This lets a remote user cause the server to shut down, interrupting any file transfers. Apply the latest service packs or updates for these NetWare versions to fix the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
novell netware_ftp_server All versions
cpe:2.3:a:novell:netware_ftp_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
novell netware 6.0
6.5
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple buffer overflows in NWFTPD.nlm in the FTP server in Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) via a long (1) username or ...
Multiple buffer overflows in NWFTPD.nlm in the FTP server in Novell NetWare 6.0 before SP4 and 6.5 before SP1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abend) via a long (1) username or (2) password.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published5 Apr 2010
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-1592 · NVD
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