CVE-2005-1873

CVE-2005-1873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Crob Crob Ftp 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

Multiple buffer overflows in Crob FTP 3.6.1, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an FTP command with a large string followed by the RMD command with a long string or (2) a globbing ("*") character followed by a long string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1873?
Multiple buffer overflows in Crob FTP 3.6.1, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an FTP command with a large string followed by the RMD command with a long string or (2) a globbing ("*") character followed by a long string.
How severe is CVE-2005-1873?
CVE-2005-1873 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1873 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1873?
CVE-2005-1873 affects Crob Crob Ftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1873?
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-2005-1873 published?
CVE-2005-1873 was published on 2005-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)