CVE-2001-0932Powerftp Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command.
Published Nov 28, 2001 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2001-0932 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Powerftp (Cooolsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
36/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Buffer overflow in Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PowerftpCooolsoft | 2.03 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 28, 2001
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitExploitDB-21162
- exploitExploitDB-21163
- exploit3595
- other20011128 PowerFTP-server-Bugs&Exploits-Remotes
- otherpowerftp-long-command-dos(7616)
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command.
Affected: Powerftp (Cooolsoft) versions 2.03. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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