CVE-2001-0932: Buffer overflow in Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and pos

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2001-0932 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting powerftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	22.6% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2001-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cooolsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2001-11-28 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cooolsoft powerftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.03

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.03

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.03 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison powerftp sudo apt install powerftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.03> sudo apt-mark hold powerftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list powerftp sudo dnf downgrade powerftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.03> sudo dnf versionlock add powerftp

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.0 3/2.10 - Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (1)
Exploit-DB: Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.0 3/2.10 - Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities (2)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2001-0932?

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

Is CVE-2001-0932 being exploited?

CVE-2001-0932 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-2001-0932 affect?

CVE-2001-0932 affects powerftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Cooolsoft PowerFTP Server 2.03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long command.

How urgent is CVE-2001-0932?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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