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CVE-2004-0794 affects lukemftpd, also known as tnftpd before 20040810. A logged-in remote FTP user could trigger race-condition flaws to crash the service or potentially run arbitrary code. It is old, but important where legacy FTP services remain in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux or BSD systems still running lukemftpd or tnftpd before 20040810, especially if FTP login is reachable by users or partners. Prioritize remediation if legacy FTP remains enabled, especially on externally reachable systems. Although old and not KEV-listed, the potential impact includes service outage and code execution after authentication. Mitigation focus: Identify any lukemftpd or tnftpd installations and their versions.; Upgrade tnftpd/lukemftpd to a vendor-fixed release or newer than 20040810.; Apply relevant Debian, NetBSD, FreeBSD, or platform vendor security updates..
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- tnftpd-gain-access(17020)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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