Buffer overflow in the skey_challenge function in ftpd.c for wu-ftp daemon (wu-ftpd)…
Priority MEDIUM 53Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
Buffer overflow in the skey_challenge function in ftpd.c for wu-ftp daemon (wu-ftpd) 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a s/key (SKEY) request with a long name.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.07449 94th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:washington_university:wu-ftpd:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.6.2 | Vulnerable | Washington University |
- cpe:2.3:a:washington_university:wu-ftpd:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.2 Vulnerable ·Washington University
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2004:096 Released 2004-03-08 · Red Hat rating Importantwu-ftpd security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1
- Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2004:096 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2004:096 |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 | Fixed | RHSA-2004:096 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2004-0185
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-c878-8cvq-qfv7
References
More Washington University Wu-ftpd vulnerabilities
- TI-2001-00535 wu-ftpd 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a "~{" argument… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
- TI-1999-00363 Buffer overflows in wuarchive ftpd (wu-ftpd) and ProFTPD lead to remote root access… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-2000-00572 FTP servers such as OpenBSD ftpd, NetBSD ftpd, ProFTPd and Opieftpd do not properly… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 5.0
- TI-2001-00185 Format string vulnerability in wu-ftp 2.6.1 and earlier, when running with debug mode… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-1999-00079 Certain configurations of wu-ftp FTP server 2.4 use a _PATH_EXECPATH setting to a… CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
- TI-1999-00828 Buffer overflow in WU-FTPD and related FTP servers allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via MAPPING_CHDIR. CVSS 2.0HIGH 10.0
Sources
- CVE-2004-0185 · CVE Program
- CVE-2004-0185 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-c878-8cvq-qfv7 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2004-0185 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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