CVE-2004-1276: IglooFTP 0.6.1, when recursively uploading a directory, allows local users to overwrite the files that are bei

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1276 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting iglooftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IglooFTP 0.6.1, when recursively uploading a directory, allows local users to overwrite the files that are being uploaded by creating temporary files with names generated by the tmpnam function, before the files are opened by IglooFTP.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-01-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: iglooftp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-01-10 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iglooftp iglooftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison iglooftp sudo apt install iglooftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.1> sudo apt-mark hold iglooftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list iglooftp sudo dnf downgrade iglooftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6.1> sudo dnf versionlock add iglooftp

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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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-2004-1276?

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

Is CVE-2004-1276 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1276 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-2004-1276 affect?

CVE-2004-1276 affects iglooftp. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). IglooFTP 0.6.1, when recursively uploading a directory, allows local users to overwrite the files that are being uploaded by creating temporary files with names generated by the tmpnam function, before the files are opened by IglooFTP.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1276?

Priority 20/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-1277 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE The download_selection_recursive() function in ftplist.c for IglooFTP 0.6.1 allows remote malicious FTP server

References

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