CVE-2005-0256: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0256: The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denia...

The wu_fnmatch function in wu_fnmatch.c in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU exhaustion by recursion) via a glob pattern with a large number of * (wildcard) characters, as demonstrated using the dir command.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0256 is a denial-of-service flaw in wu-ftpd 2.6.1 and 2.6.2. A remote user can make the FTP server consume excessive CPU through pathological wildcard handling, potentially degrading or stopping FTP service on exposed legacy systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix or Linux systems still running wu-ftpd 2.6.1 or 2.6.2, especially internet-facing FTP services. Vendor advisories are referenced for Debian, Sun, HP, and SCO, but exact affected packages must be confirmed against those advisories. Prioritize remediation if FTP is internet-facing or supports business-critical transfers. The issue is old, but exposed legacy services often indicate broader operational risk. If wu-ftpd is internal, unsupported, or unused, removal is the clearest path. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any exposed wu-ftpd services that are no longer required.; Check applicable vendor advisories and apply supported security updates.; Restrict FTP access to trusted networks where business use remains necessary..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 00:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 25, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1762CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1265CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1333CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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