CVE-2005-0851: Medium severity Filezilla-project Filezilla Server vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2005
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Updated

FileZilla FTP server before 0.9.6, when using MODE Z (zlib compression), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain file uploads or directory listings.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Filezilla-project Filezilla Server<0.9.6

Remediation

Event History

Mar 24, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0851?

CVE-2005-0851 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting FileZilla FTP server versions prior to 0.9.6.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0851?

To resolve CVE-2005-0851, upgrade your FileZilla FTP server to version 0.9.6 or later.

3

Can CVE-2005-0851 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-0851 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specific file uploads or directory listings.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2005-0851?

Exploitation of CVE-2005-0851 can lead to an infinite loop causing the FTP server to become unresponsive.

5

Which versions of FileZilla are affected by CVE-2005-0851?

CVE-2005-0851 affects all versions of FileZilla Server prior to 0.9.6.

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