CVE-2004-1992

CVE-2004-1992 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u File Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Serv-U FTP server before 5.0.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long -l parameter, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1992?
Buffer overflow in Serv-U FTP server before 5.0.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long -l parameter, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2004-1992?
CVE-2004-1992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-1992 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1992?
CVE-2004-1992 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1992?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1992 published?
CVE-2004-1992 was published on 2004-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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