CVE-2017-16892
CVE-2017-16892 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bftpd Project Bftpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-772.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-772
- Affected product: Bftpd Project Bftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Bftpd before 4.7, there is a memory leak in the file rename function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-16892?
- In Bftpd before 4.7, there is a memory leak in the file rename function.
- How severe is CVE-2017-16892?
- CVE-2017-16892 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-16892 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-16892?
- CVE-2017-16892 affects Bftpd Project Bftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-16892?
- 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-2017-16892 published?
- CVE-2017-16892 was published on 2017-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bftpd_project:bftpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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