CVE-2005-2850

Name: CVE-2005-2850
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-09-08T10:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2850 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SlimFTPd 3.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain (1) USER and (2) PASS commands, possibly due to a buffer overflow or off-by-one error.. EPSS estimates a 7.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SlimFTPd 3.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain (1) USER and (2) PASS commands, possibly due to a buffer overflow or off-by-one error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.41%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Whitsoft Development	Slimftpd	3.17

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1014831Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.critical.lt/?vulnerabilities/8Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.critical.lt/research/slimftpd_dos2.cExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014831Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.critical.lt/?vulnerabilities/8Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.critical.lt/research/slimftpd_dos2.cExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2850?

SlimFTPd 3.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain (1) USER and (2) PASS commands, possibly due to a buffer overflow or off-by-one error.

How severe is CVE-2005-2850?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2850 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2850?

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