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CVE-2004-0656

First published: Tue Jul 13 2004(Updated: )

The accept_client function in PureFTPd 1.0.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exceeding the maximum number of connections.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pure-FTPd=1.0.16a
Pure-FTPd=1.0.2
Pure-FTPd=0.96
Pure-FTPd=1.0.4
Pure-FTPd=1.0.16b
Pure-FTPd=1.0.16
Pure-FTPd=1.0.14
Pure-FTPd=1.0.11
Pure-FTPd=1.0.1
Pure-FTPd=1.0.13a
Pure-FTPd=1.0.3
Pure-FTPd=1.0.18
Pure-FTPd=1.0.12
Pure-FTPd=1.0
Pure-FTPd=1.0.17a
Pure-FTPd=1.0.15
Pure-FTPd=1.0.16c
Pure-FTPd=1.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0656?

    CVE-2004-0656 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability allowing attackers to exceed the maximum number of connections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0656?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-0656, upgrade to PureFTPd version 1.0.19 or later to avoid the denial of service issue.

  • Which versions of PureFTPd are affected by CVE-2004-0656?

    CVE-2004-0656 affects PureFTPd versions 1.0.18 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0656?

    CVE-2004-0656 is a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt service availability.

  • How does CVE-2004-0656 affect PureFTPd's functionality?

    CVE-2004-0656 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exceeding the connection limits, potentially affecting server performance.

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