How severe is CVE-2005-0484?

CVE-2005-0484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0484 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0484?

CVE-2005-0484 affects Gproftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0484?

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-2005-0484 published?

CVE-2005-0484 was published on 2005-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0484

CVE-2005-0484 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gproftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gproftpd
Published: 2005-03-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0484?: Format string vulnerability in gprostats for GProFTPD before 8.1.9 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an FTP transfer with a crafted filename that causes format string specifiers to be inserted into the ProFTPD transfer log.
How severe is CVE-2005-0484?: CVE-2005-0484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0484 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0484?: CVE-2005-0484 affects Gproftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0484?: 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-2005-0484 published?: CVE-2005-0484 was published on 2005-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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