CVE-2005-2078

BisonFTP Server V4R1 - Authenticated Denial of Service via Long Argument

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-2078. PoCs published by fRoGGz.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Python script exploits a denial-of-service vulnerability in BisonFTP Server V4R1 by sending an oversized buffer after authentication, causing high CPU usage or a crash. The exploit requires valid authentication credentials.

Description

BisonFTP Server V4R1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via an invalid command with a long argument.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by fRoGGz · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25911

This Python script exploits a denial-of-service vulnerability in BisonFTP Server V4R1 by sending an oversized buffer after authentication, causing high CPU usage or a crash. The exploit requires valid authentication credentials.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: BisonFTP Server V4R1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the target FTP server · Valid authentication credentials
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14079

Scores

EPSS 0.0169
EPSS Percentile 74.2%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
sofotex/bisonftp v4r1
Published Jun 29, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026