CVE-2005-0779

CVE-2005-0779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Platinumftp Platinumftpserver 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

Description

PlatinumFTP 1.0.18, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via multiple connection attempts with a \ (backslash) in the username.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0779?
PlatinumFTP 1.0.18, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via multiple connection attempts with a \ (backslash) in the username.
How severe is CVE-2005-0779?
CVE-2005-0779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0779 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-2005-0779?
CVE-2005-0779 affects Platinumftp Platinumftpserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0779?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0779 published?
CVE-2005-0779 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)