CVE-2005-1603: NiteEnterprises Remote File Manager 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a cra

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1603 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting remote file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NiteEnterprises Remote File Manager 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted string to TCP port 7080.

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	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: niteenterprises

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

niteenterprises remote file manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy remote-file-manager || rpm -q remote-file-manager || remote-file-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison remote-file-manager sudo apt install remote-file-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold remote-file-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list remote-file-manager sudo dnf downgrade remote-file-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add remote-file-manager

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: Remote File Manager 1.0 - 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-2005-1603?

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

Is CVE-2005-1603 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1603 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-2005-1603 affect?

CVE-2005-1603 affects remote file manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). NiteEnterprises Remote File Manager 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted string to TCP port 7080.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1603?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

References

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