CVE-2004-0042
CVE-2004-0042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Beasts Vsftpd 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: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Beasts Vsftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0042?
- vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0042?
- CVE-2004-0042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0042 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0042?
- CVE-2004-0042 affects Beasts Vsftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0042?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-0042 published?
- CVE-2004-0042 was published on 2004-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:beasts:vsftpd:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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