CVE-2001-1112: Buffer overflow in EFTP 2.0.7.337 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .lnk file c

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-1112 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting eftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in EFTP 2.0.7.337 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .lnk file containing a large number of characters.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.6% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-09-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: khamil landross and zack jones

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-09-12 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

khamil landross and zack jones eftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.7.337

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.7.337

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eftp || rpm -q eftp || eftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.7.337 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eftp sudo apt install eftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7.337> sudo apt-mark hold eftp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list eftp sudo dnf downgrade eftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7.337> sudo dnf versionlock add eftp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: EFTP 2.0.7 337 - Remote Buffer Overflow Code Execution / Denial of Service

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-1112?

eftp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2001-1112 being exploited?

CVE-2001-1112 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2001-1112 affect?

CVE-2001-1112 affects eftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in EFTP 2.0.7.337 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .lnk file containing a large number of characters.

How urgent is CVE-2001-1112?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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