CVE-2005-0520

Name: CVE-2005-0520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ArGoSoft FTP Server before 1.4.2.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shortcut (.LNK) files in the SITE COPY command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0519.. EPSS estimates a 3.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ArGoSoft FTP Server before 1.4.2.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shortcut (.LNK) files in the SITE COPY command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0519.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.75%

88.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.1
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.2
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.3
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.4
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.5
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.6
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.7
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.8
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.1.9
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.2
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.2.1
Argosoft	Ftp Server	1.4.2.2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/14372Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.argosoft.com/ftpserver/changelist.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/14061
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12632
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19442
http://secunia.com/advisories/14372Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.argosoft.com/ftpserver/changelist.aspxPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/14061
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12632
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19442

Timeline

Published: Feb 23, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0520?

ArGoSoft FTP Server before 1.4.2.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via shortcut (.LNK) files in the SITE COPY command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0519.

How severe is CVE-2005-0520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0520?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-0520?

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Source: NVD / NIST