CVE-2019-19383
CVE-2019-19383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeftpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Freeftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
freeFTPd 1.0.8 has a Post-Authentication Buffer Overflow via a crafted SIZE command (this is exploitable even if logging is disabled).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-19383?
- freeFTPd 1.0.8 has a Post-Authentication Buffer Overflow via a crafted SIZE command (this is exploitable even if logging is disabled).
- How severe is CVE-2019-19383?
- CVE-2019-19383 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-19383 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-19383?
- CVE-2019-19383 affects Freeftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-19383?
- 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-2019-19383 published?
- CVE-2019-19383 was published on 2019-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freeftpd:freeftpd:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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