How severe is CVE-2007-5300?

CVE-2007-5300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5300?

CVE-2007-5300 primarily affects Wzdftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5300?

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

When was CVE-2007-5300 published?

CVE-2007-5300 was published on 2007-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5300

CVE-2007-5300 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wzdftpd 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Wzdftpd
Published: 2007-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Off-by-one error in the do_login_loop function in libwzd-core/wzd_login.c in wzdftpd 0.8.0, 0.8.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long USER command that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5300?: Off-by-one error in the do_login_loop function in libwzd-core/wzd_login.c in wzdftpd 0.8.0, 0.8.2, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long USER command that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-5300?: CVE-2007-5300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5300?: CVE-2007-5300 primarily affects Wzdftpd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5300?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5300 published?: CVE-2007-5300 was published on 2007-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wzdftpd:wzdftpd:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wzdftpd:wzdftpd:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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