How severe is CVE-2001-0965?

CVE-2001-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0965?

CVE-2001-0965 primarily affects Glftpd. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0965 published?

CVE-2001-0965 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0965

CVE-2001-0965 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Glftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Glftpd
Published: 2001-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

glFTPD 1.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a LIST command with an argument that contains a large number of * (asterisk) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0965?: glFTPD 1.23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a LIST command with an argument that contains a large number of * (asterisk) characters.
How severe is CVE-2001-0965?: CVE-2001-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0965?: CVE-2001-0965 primarily affects Glftpd. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0965 published?: CVE-2001-0965 was published on 2001-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.13.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.16.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.18a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.22b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:glftpd:glftpd:1.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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