CVE-2004-0185

Name: CVE-2004-0185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-03-15T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0185 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the skey_challenge function in ftpd.c for wu-ftp daemon (wu-ftpd) 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a s/key (SKEY) request with a long name.. EPSS estimates a 7.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the skey_challenge function in ftpd.c for wu-ftp daemon (wu-ftpd) 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a s/key (SKEY) request with a long name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.45%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Washington University	Wu-Ftpd	2.6.2

References

ftp://ftp.wu-ftpd.org/pub/wu-ftpd/patches/apply_to_2.6.2/skeychallenge.patchPatch
http://unixpunx.org/txt/exploits_archive/packetstorm/0310-advisories/wuftpd-skey.txtURL Repurposed
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-457Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-096.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6X00Q1P8KC.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8893
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13518
ftp://ftp.wu-ftpd.org/pub/wu-ftpd/patches/apply_to_2.6.2/skeychallenge.patchPatch
http://unixpunx.org/txt/exploits_archive/packetstorm/0310-advisories/wuftpd-skey.txtURL Repurposed
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-457Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-096.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6X00Q1P8KC.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8893
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13518

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0185?

How severe is CVE-2004-0185?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0185 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0185?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST