CVE-2001-0794: Buffer overflow in A-FTP Anonymous FTP Server allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a lo...

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CVE-2001-0794 is a buffer overflow in A-FTP Anonymous FTP Server that can let a remote attacker crash the FTP service by sending an oversized USER value. The public record describes denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely where legacy A-FTP Anonymous FTP Server remains deployed, especially if reachable from untrusted networks. The provided CVE data lists no affected versions or CPEs, so inventory confirmation is essential. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless A-FTP is internet-facing or business-critical. The known impact is availability loss of the FTP service, but sparse vendor and version data increases uncertainty. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running A-FTP Anonymous FTP Server.; Check vendor or archival guidance for fixed versions or retirement advice.; Remove or replace unsupported legacy FTP services where feasible..

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Jul 1, 2026, 08:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.