# CVE-2003-0854: ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2003-10-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.

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## References

- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-705
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000771
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-213.pdf
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/115
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000768
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/012548.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-309.html
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-60.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-310.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6014
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17069
- http://www.guninski.com/binls.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10126
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:106

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