How severe is CVE-2004-1642?

CVE-2004-1642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-1642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1642?

CVE-2004-1642 primarily affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1642?

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

When was CVE-2004-1642 published?

CVE-2004-1642 was published on 2004-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1642

CVE-2004-1642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Texas Imperial Software Wftpd 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: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Texas Imperial Software Wftpd
Published: 2004-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WFTPD Pro Server 3.21 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a series of long MLIST commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1642?: WFTPD Pro Server 3.21 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a series of long MLIST commands.
How severe is CVE-2004-1642?: CVE-2004-1642 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1642?: CVE-2004-1642 primarily affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1642 published?: CVE-2004-1642 was published on 2004-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:3.21_r1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:3.21_r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:3.21_r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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