How severe is CVE-2004-2533?

CVE-2004-2533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2533 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-2004-2533?

CVE-2004-2533 affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2533?

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

When was CVE-2004-2533 published?

CVE-2004-2533 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2533

CVE-2004-2533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u File Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u File Server
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Serv-U FTP Server 4.1 (possibly 4.0) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a SITE CHMOD command with a "\\...\" followed by a short string, causing partial memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2111.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2533?: Serv-U FTP Server 4.1 (possibly 4.0) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a SITE CHMOD command with a "\\...\" followed by a short string, causing partial memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-2111.
How severe is CVE-2004-2533?: CVE-2004-2533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2533 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-2004-2533?: CVE-2004-2533 affects Solarwinds Serv-u File Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2533 published?: CVE-2004-2533 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u_file_server:4.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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