How severe is CVE-2005-0958?

CVE-2005-0958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0958?

CVE-2005-0958 primarily affects Yepyep Mtftpd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0958?

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-2005-0958 published?

CVE-2005-0958 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0958

CVE-2005-0958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yepyep Mtftpd 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Yepyep Mtftpd
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the log_do function in log.c for YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3, when the statistics option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CWD command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0958?: Format string vulnerability in the log_do function in log.c for YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3, when the statistics option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CWD command.
How severe is CVE-2005-0958?: CVE-2005-0958 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0958?: CVE-2005-0958 primarily affects Yepyep Mtftpd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0958?: 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-2005-0958 published?: CVE-2005-0958 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:yepyep:mtftpd:0.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yepyep:mtftpd:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yepyep:mtftpd:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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