CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2373

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability in SlimFTPd versions 3.15 and 3.16 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name in LIST, DELE, or RNFR commands.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with an FTP account can take control of the system, compromising data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade SlimFTPd to a newer, secure version or apply the vendor's patch. If upgrading is not possible, restrict server access to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and 3.16 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name to (1) LIST, (2) DELE or (3) RNFR commands.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS