CVE-2005-3589

CVE-2005-3589 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filezilla Filezilla Server Terminal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in FileZilla Server Terminal 0.9.4d may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (terminal crash) via a long USER ftp command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3589?
Buffer overflow in FileZilla Server Terminal 0.9.4d may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (terminal crash) via a long USER ftp command.
How severe is CVE-2005-3589?
CVE-2005-3589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3589 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3589?
CVE-2005-3589 affects Filezilla Filezilla Server Terminal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3589?
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-2005-3589 published?
CVE-2005-3589 was published on 2005-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)