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CVE

CVE-2004-0656

5.0
CVSS
Description

The accept_client function in PureFTPd 1.0.18 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by exceeding the maximum number of connections.

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Updated Nov 10, 2026View on NVD →
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mediumNetwork Vulnerabilities~10 seconds

Pure-FTPd 1.0.18 - DoS via Connection Limit Exhaustion

Pure-FTPd versions 1.0.18 are vulnerable to denial of service through connection limit exhaustion. The vulnerability occurs in the accept_client function when the maximum number of connections is exceeded, potentially causing the server to become unresponsive or crash. References: http://www.pureftpd.org/ https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16611

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