CVE-2019-25686: Core FTP 2.0 build 653 PBSZ Unauthenticated Denial of Service

Published Apr 5, 2026
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Updated

Core FTP 2.0 build 653 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the PBSZ command that allows unauthenticated attackers to crash the service by sending a malformed command with an oversized buffer. Attackers can send a PBSZ command with a payload exceeding 211 bytes to trigger an access violation and crash the FTP server process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CoreFTP Core Ftp=2.0-build_653

Event History

Apr 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25686?

CVE-2019-25686 has a severity rating of 8.7, classified as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-25686?

To remediate CVE-2019-25686, update to a newer version of Core FTP that addresses this denial of service vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-25686?

CVE-2019-25686 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by the PBSZ command in Core FTP.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2019-25686?

Users of Core FTP version 2.0 build 653 are at risk of CVE-2019-25686.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2019-25686?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-25686 by sending a malformed PBSZ command to crash the Core FTP service.

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