CVE-2005-0851: Medium severity Filezilla-project Filezilla Server vulnerability
Published Mar 24, 2005
·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
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 24, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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.