Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2004-2074?

Affected: Dream FTP Server (Bolintech) versions 1.02. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2004-2074 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2004-2074 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2004-2074?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2004-2074?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2004-2074 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2004-2074Dream FTP Server Vulnerability

Format string vulnerability in Dream FTP 1.02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in the (1) PASS or (2) RETR commands.

Published Dec 31, 2004 · Updated Apr 15, 2026

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2004-2074 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Dream FTP Server (Bolintech).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

Scores

CVSS v2

5.0

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

36%

Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

47/100

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

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Description

Format string vulnerability in Dream FTP 1.02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in the (1) PASS or (2) RETR commands.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Dream FTP ServerBolintech	1.02	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2004
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Format string vulnerability in Dream FTP 1.02 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via format string specifiers in the (1) PASS or (2) RETR commands.
Affected: Dream FTP Server (Bolintech) versions 1.02. 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: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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