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CVE-2005-0256

MediumPublished

The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion by recursion) via a...

Published: Feb 25, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Feb 25, 2005

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

5.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion by recursion) via a glob pattern with a large number of * (wildcard) characters, as demonstrated using the dir command.

Sources

WU-FTPD 2.6.2 - File Globbing Denial of ServiceExploit
str0ke · linux · Feb 25, 2005

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