CVE-2005-2239

CVE-2005-2239 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oftpd 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

oftpd 0.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a USER command with a large number of null (\0) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2239?
oftpd 0.3.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a USER command with a large number of null (\0) characters.
How severe is CVE-2005-2239?
CVE-2005-2239 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2239 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2239?
CVE-2005-2239 affects Oftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2239?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2239 published?
CVE-2005-2239 was published on 2005-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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