CVE-2003-0371: Buffer overflow in Prishtina FTP client 1.x allows remote FTP servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0371 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting prishtina ftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Prishtina FTP client 1.x allows remote FTP servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long FTP banner.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: 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	6.4% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: prishtina soft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prishtina soft prishtina ftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: v.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before v.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy prishtina-ftp || rpm -q prishtina-ftp || prishtina-ftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before v.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison prishtina-ftp sudo apt install prishtina-ftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_v.1> sudo apt-mark hold prishtina-ftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list prishtina-ftp sudo dnf downgrade prishtina-ftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_v.1> sudo dnf versionlock add prishtina-ftp

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: Prishtina FTP Client 1.x - Remote Denial of Service

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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-2003-0371?

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

Is CVE-2003-0371 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0371 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-2003-0371 affect?

CVE-2003-0371 affects prishtina ftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Prishtina FTP client 1.x allows remote FTP servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long FTP banner.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0371?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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