Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-2961 is a legacy ProZilla flaw where a malicious FTP search response can overflow memory and potentially run code on the client. The risky condition is use of ProZilla 1.3.7.4 or possibly earlier with the -ftpsearch option enabled. Exposure is most likely in old Linux or Unix systems still running ProZilla 1.3.7.4 or earlier and using FTP search functionality. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless legacy tooling remains installed. Prioritize if legacy ProZilla is present in production, build, or administrative environments. The business risk is narrow but serious: a malicious or compromised remote server could potentially execute code through an old client feature. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for ProZilla installations and versions.; Disable the -ftpsearch option where ProZilla remains in use.; Check Debian DSA-834 and vendor guidance for fixed package details..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- prozilla-ftpsearch-bo(22491)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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