UNKNOWN CVSS 10.0
Published: 2003-02-19

CVE-2003-0041

mit kerberos_ftp_client Security Advisory (CVE-2003-0041)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2003-0041 impacting mit kerberos_ftp_client. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Kerberos FTP client allows remote FTP sites to execute arbitrary code via a pipe (|) character in a filename that is retrieved by the client.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mit / kerberos_ftp_client
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-78

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2003-0041 impacting mit kerberos_ftp_client.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2003-0041.yaml
id: cve-2003-0041

info:
  name: mit kerberos_ftp_client - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2003-0041 affecting mit kerberos_ftp_client.
    Evaluation: Kerberos FTP client allows remote FTP sites to execute arbitrary code via a pipe (|) character in a filename that is retrieved by the client....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2003-0041
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 10.0
    cve-id: CVE-2003-0041
    cwe-id: CWE-78
  tags: cve,cve-2003-0041,mit,kerberos_ftp_client,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "kerberos_ftp_client"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2003-0041.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2003-0041
# Target: mit kerberos_ftp_client | CVSS: 10.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2003-0041 (mit kerberos_ftp_client)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mit kerberos_ftp_client scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2003-0041.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2003-0041
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install kerberos_ftp_client 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade kerberos_ftp_client 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update kerberos_ftp_client

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i kerberos_ftp_client 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i kerberos_ftp_client

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2003-0041 in mit kerberos_ftp_client?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mit kerberos_ftp_client packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2003-0041?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2003-0041?

CVE-2003-0041 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 10.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
10.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2003-0041
Weakness CWE-78
Vendor mit
Product kerberos_ftp_client
Published 2003-02-19
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C