CVE-2007-1485

CVE-2007-1485 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ftplib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the set_umask function in QFTP in LIBFtp 3.1-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -m argument. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because QFTP is not setuid, and it is unlikely that there are web interfaces to QFTP that would accept untrusted command line arguments

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1485?
Buffer overflow in the set_umask function in QFTP in LIBFtp 3.1-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -m argument. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because QFTP is not setuid, and it is unlikely that there are web interfaces to QFTP that would accept untrusted command line arguments
How severe is CVE-2007-1485?
CVE-2007-1485 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1485 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1485?
CVE-2007-1485 affects Ftplib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1485?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1485 published?
CVE-2007-1485 was published on 2007-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)