Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2001-0468. PoCs published by Frank DENIS.
AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow in FTPFS, a Linux kernel module, by passing an excessively long 'user' parameter via the mount command. This can lead to a denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution with local user privileges.
Description
Buffer overflow in FTPFS allows local users to gain root privileges via a long user name.
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by Frank DENIS · textlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20691
The exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow in FTPFS, a Linux kernel module, by passing an excessively long 'user' parameter via the mount command. This can lead to a denial of service or potential arbitrary code execution with local user privileges.
Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
FTPFS (Linux kernel module)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Local user access · FTPFS module installed · Permission to execute mount command
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6234
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-03/0163.html
Scores
EPSS
0.0107
EPSS Percentile
60.4%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
ftpfs/ftpfs
0.1.1
Published
Jun 27, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026