CVE-2005-1873: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-1873: Multiple buffer overflows in Crob FTP 3.6.1, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execu...

Multiple buffer overflows in Crob FTP 3.6.1, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an FTP command with a large string followed by the RMD command with a long string or (2) a globbing ("*") character followed by a long string.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 22:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-1873 is an old remote code execution issue in Crob FTP 3.6.1 and possibly earlier. A remote attacker could crash or potentially take control of the FTP server through oversized input. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy FTP software is still deployed or internet-exposed. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running Crob FTP 3.6.1 or possibly earlier. Internet-facing FTP services, forgotten lab systems, embedded deployments, or old Windows server builds are the main concern. Prioritize discovery first. If Crob FTP is found on an exposed or business-critical host, treat remediation as urgent because the reported impact is remote code execution and the software appears legacy. Mitigation focus: Inventory FTP services and identify any Crob FTP deployments, especially version 3.6.1 or earlier.; Remove or replace unsupported Crob FTP installations where business need is not documented.; Restrict FTP exposure to trusted networks until vendor guidance or replacement is confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 20:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 7, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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