CVE-2004-2418: Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command,

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2418 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting slimftpd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command, such as (1) CWD, (2) STOR, (3) MKD, and (4) STAT.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: whitsoft development

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

whitsoft development slimftpd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.15

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison slimftpd sudo apt install slimftpd=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.15> sudo apt-mark hold slimftpd

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

dnf --showduplicates list slimftpd sudo dnf downgrade slimftpd-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.15> sudo dnf versionlock add slimftpd

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: SlimFTPd 3.15 - Remote Buffer Overflow

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2418?

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

Is CVE-2004-2418 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2418 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-2004-2418 affect?

CVE-2004-2418 affects slimftpd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Buffer overflow in SlimFTPd 3.15 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command, such as (1) CWD, (2) STOR, (3) MKD, and (4) STAT.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2418?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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