CVE-2004-2037

CVE-2004-2037 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mollensoft Software Lightweight Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Mollensoft Lightweight FTP Server 3.6 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long CWD command, as demonstrated in one example by using the "cd" command in an interactive FTP client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2037?
Buffer overflow in Mollensoft Lightweight FTP Server 3.6 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long CWD command, as demonstrated in one example by using the "cd" command in an interactive FTP client.
How severe is CVE-2004-2037?
CVE-2004-2037 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2037 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2037?
CVE-2004-2037 affects Mollensoft Software Lightweight Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2037?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2037 published?
CVE-2004-2037 was published on 2004-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)