CVE-2000-0871: Buffer overflow in EFTP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a string that does not

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2000-0871 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting eftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in EFTP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a string that does not contain a newline, then disconnecting from the server.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2000-11-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: khamil landross and zack jones

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2000-11-14 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

khamil landross and zack jones eftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.4.281

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.4.281

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eftp || rpm -q eftp || eftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.4.281 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eftp sudo apt install eftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4.281> sudo apt-mark hold eftp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list eftp sudo dnf downgrade eftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.4.281> sudo dnf versionlock add eftp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2000-0871?

eftp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2000-0871 being exploited?

CVE-2000-0871 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2000-0871 affect?

CVE-2000-0871 affects eftp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in EFTP allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a string that does not contain a newline, then disconnecting from the server.

How urgent is CVE-2000-0871?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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