How severe is CVE-2005-2479?

CVE-2005-2479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2479?

CVE-2005-2479 affects Pablo Software Solutions Quick N Easy Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2479?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2479 published?

CVE-2005-2479 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2479

CVE-2005-2479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pablo Software Solutions Quick N Easy Ftp Server 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pablo Software Solutions Quick N Easy Ftp Server
Published: 2005-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or CPU consumption) via a long USER command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2479?: Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or CPU consumption) via a long USER command.
How severe is CVE-2005-2479?: CVE-2005-2479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2479?: CVE-2005-2479 affects Pablo Software Solutions Quick N Easy Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2479 published?: CVE-2005-2479 was published on 2005-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pablo_software_solutions:quick_n_easy_ftp_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*