CVE-2017-6880

CVE-2017-6880 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cerberus Cerberus Ftp Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long MLST command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6880?
Buffer overflow in Cerberus FTP Server 8.0.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long MLST command.
How severe is CVE-2017-6880?
CVE-2017-6880 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6880 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6880?
CVE-2017-6880 affects Cerberus Cerberus Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6880?
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-2017-6880 published?
CVE-2017-6880 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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