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CVE-2004-0299

2.1 · LOW

Buffer overflow in smallftpd 0.99 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an FTP request with a large number of "/" (slash) characters.

Published Nov 23, 2004smallftpdEPSS 1.03%

Overview

CVE-2004-0299 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting smallftpd smallftpd. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in smallftpd 0.99 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an FTP request with a large number of "/" (slash) characters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smallftpd. Update smallftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0299?

CVE-2004-0299 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting smallftpd smallftpd. It was published on November 23, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2004-0299?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0299?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smallftpd. Update smallftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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