CVE-2005-3524Linux-Ftpd-SSL Vulnerability
Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.
Published Nov 7, 2005 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3524, DSA-896-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-3524 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Linux-Ftpd-SSL.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Linux-Ftpd-SSL 0.17.18+0.3-3sarge1, Linux-Ftpd-SSL 0.17.18+0.3-5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
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
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Linux-Ftpd-SSLLinux-Ftpd-SSL | 0.17 | 0.17.18+0.3-5 |
Patched Releases
Linux-Ftpd-SSL
0.17.18+0.3-3sarge1, 0.17.18+0.3-5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 7, 2005
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2005-3524
- exploit20051105 linux-ftpd-ssl 0.17 warez
- exploitExploitDB-1295
- other17465
- other17529
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in the SSL-ready version of linux-ftpd (linux-ftpd-ssl) 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a long directory name, then executing the XPWD command.
Affected: Linux-Ftpd-SSL versions 0.17. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Linux-Ftpd-SSL 0.17.18+0.3-3sarge1, Linux-Ftpd-SSL 0.17.18+0.3-5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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