CVE-2007-0019: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in rumpusd in Rumpus 5.1 and earlier (1) allow remote authenticated users

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0019?

rumpus ftp server: upgrade to newer than 5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0019 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0019 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2007-0019 affect?

CVE-2007-0019 affects rumpus ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in rumpusd in Rumpus 5.1 and earlier (1) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long LIST command and other unspecified requests to the FTP service, and (2) allow remote attacke

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0019?

Priority 50/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0019 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting rumpus ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in rumpusd in Rumpus 5.1 and earlier (1) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long LIST command and other unspecified requests to the FTP service, and (2) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified requests to the HTTP service.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maxum development corporation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-19 21:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxum development corporation rumpus ftp server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.1

Fixed in: newer than 5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rumpus-ftp-server || rpm -q rumpus-ftp-server || rumpus-ftp-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rumpus-ftp-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rumpus-ftp-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Rumpus 5.1 - Local Privilege Escalation / Remote FTP LIST

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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-2007-0019?

rumpus ftp server: upgrade to newer than 5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0019 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0019 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-2007-0019 affect?

CVE-2007-0019 affects rumpus ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in rumpusd in Rumpus 5.1 and earlier (1) allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long LIST command and other unspecified requests to the FTP service, and (2) allow remote attacke

How urgent is CVE-2007-0019?

Priority 50/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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References

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