CVE-2005-2373 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in SlimFTPd versions 3.15 and 3.16. This flaw allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively long directory name to the LIST, DELE, or RNFR commands. With a CVSS score of 7.2, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its local attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists for this exploit, indicating readily available exploit code; however, there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:whitsoft_development:slimftpd:3.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:whitsoft_development:slimftpd:3.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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