How severe is CVE-2007-2051?

CVE-2007-2051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-2051 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2051?

CVE-2007-2051 primarily affects Bftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2051?

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

When was CVE-2007-2051 published?

CVE-2007-2051 was published on 2007-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2051

CVE-2007-2051 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bftpd 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: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bftpd
Published: 2007-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the parsecmd function in bftpd before 1.8 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to the confstr variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2051?: Buffer overflow in the parsecmd function in bftpd before 1.8 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to the confstr variable.
How severe is CVE-2007-2051?: CVE-2007-2051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2051 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2051?: CVE-2007-2051 primarily affects Bftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2051?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2051 published?: CVE-2007-2051 was published on 2007-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bftpd:bftpd:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bftpd:bftpd:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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