How severe is CVE-2011-0762?

CVE-2011-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0762?

CVE-2011-0762 primarily affects Vsftpd Project Vsftpd. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0762?

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

When was CVE-2011-0762 published?

CVE-2011-0762 was published on 2011-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0762

CVE-2011-0762 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vsftpd Project Vsftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 74% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Vsftpd Project Vsftpd
Published: 2011-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The vsf_filename_passes_filter function in ls.c in vsftpd before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and process slot exhaustion) via crafted glob expressions in STAT commands in multiple FTP sessions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2632.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0762?: The vsf_filename_passes_filter function in ls.c in vsftpd before 2.3.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and process slot exhaustion) via crafted glob expressions in STAT commands in multiple FTP sessions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2632.
How severe is CVE-2011-0762?: CVE-2011-0762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0762?: CVE-2011-0762 primarily affects Vsftpd Project Vsftpd. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0762?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0762 published?: CVE-2011-0762 was published on 2011-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:vsftpd_project:vsftpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:8.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp3:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp4:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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