CVE-2004-0299

CVE-2004-0299 is a low-severity vulnerability in Smallftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in smallftpd 0.99 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an FTP request with a large number of "/" (slash) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0299?
Buffer overflow in smallftpd 0.99 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an FTP request with a large number of "/" (slash) characters.
How severe is CVE-2004-0299?
CVE-2004-0299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0299 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0299?
CVE-2004-0299 affects Smallftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0299?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0299 published?
CVE-2004-0299 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)