CVE-2005-1813: Directory traversal vulnerability in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1813 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting tftp server 2000. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a TFTP GET request containing (1) "../" (dot dot slash) or (2) "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2005-06-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: futuresoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-06-01 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

futuresoft tftp server 2000 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tftp-server-2000 || rpm -q tftp-server-2000 || tftp-server-2000 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tftp-server-2000 sudo apt install tftp-server-2000=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold tftp-server-2000

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

dnf --showduplicates list tftp-server-2000 sudo dnf downgrade tftp-server-2000-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add tftp-server-2000

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1813?

tftp server 2000: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1813 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1813 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-2005-1813 affect?

CVE-2005-1813 affects tftp server 2000. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a TFTP GET request containing (1) "../" (dot dot slash) or (2) "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1813?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-1645 HIGH 10.0 MITIGATE Buffer overflow in FutureSoft TFTP Server 2000 on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to execut
CVE-2005-1812 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allow remote attack

References

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