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CVE-2005-0256

UnknownEPSS 5.21%

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CVE-2005-0256 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion by recursion) via a glob pattern with a large number of * (wildcard) characters, as demonstrated using the dir command.. EPSS estimates a 5.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion by recursion) via a glob pattern with a large number of * (wildcard) characters, as demonstrated using the dir command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.21%

91.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.6.1
Washington UniversityWu-Ftpd2.6.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0256?
The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion by recursion) via a glob pattern with a large number of * (wildcard) characters, as demonstrated using the dir command.
How severe is CVE-2005-0256?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0256 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0256?
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Source: NVD / NIST