CVE-2017-16892 json
In Bftpd before 4.7, there is a memory leak in the file rename function.
published 2017-11-19 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-8063
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 67%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In Bftpd before 4.7, there is a memory leak in the file rename function.
Patch / fix
- bftpd_project bftpd 4.7.0
Exploit prediction
1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-772 Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime
References
-
bftpd.sourceforge.net
/news.html#032390
third-party-advisory
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bftpd.sourceforge.net
/downloads/CHANGELOG
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-16892
- NVD CVE-2017-16892
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