CVE-2000-0523

EServ 2.9.2 - Buffer Overflow via MKD Command

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-0523. PoCs published by Wizdumb.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Java-based PoC exploits a heap buffer overflow in EType EServ's FTP server by sending an overly long MKD command argument. The vulnerability allows remote code execution due to improper bounds checking in the logging mechanism.

Description

Buffer overflow in the logging feature of EServ 2.9.2 and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long MKD command.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Wizdumb · javaremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19997

This Java-based PoC exploits a heap buffer overflow in EType EServ's FTP server by sending an overly long MKD command argument. The vulnerability allows remote code execution due to improper bounds checking in the logging mechanism.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: EType EServ <= 2.9.2
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the FTP server (port 21) · Valid or anonymous FTP credentials
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4614
Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0009.html
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1315

Scores

EPSS 0.0501
EPSS Percentile 91.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
etype/eserv 2.9.2
Published Jun 06, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026