CVE-2005-0484

Name: CVE-2005-0484
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-03-30T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0484 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.. EPSS estimates a 10.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.85%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gproftpd	Gproftpd	<= 8.1.8

References

http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=81894Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-26.xmlVendor Advisory
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=81894Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-26.xmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0484?

How severe is CVE-2005-0484?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0484 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0484?

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