CVE-2007-1470: Multiple buffer overflows in LIBFtp 5.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via cer

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1470 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting libftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in LIBFtp 5.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain long arguments to the (1) FtpArchie, (2) FtpDebugDebug, (3) FtpOpenDir, (4) FtpSize, or (5) FtpChmod function.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2007-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netsw

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-16 21:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netsw libftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libftp sudo apt install libftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold libftp

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

dnf --showduplicates list libftp sudo dnf downgrade libftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add libftp

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-2007-1470?

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

Is CVE-2007-1470 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1470 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-2007-1470 affect?

CVE-2007-1470 affects libftp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple buffer overflows in LIBFtp 5.0 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain long arguments to the (1) FtpArchie, (2) FtpDebugDebug, (3) FtpOpenDir, (4) FtpSize, or (5) FtpChmod function.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1470?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

References

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