CVE-2020-10813: A buffer overflow vulnerability in FTPDMIN 0.96 allows attackers to crash the server via a crafted packet.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-10813 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ftpdmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A buffer overflow vulnerability in FTPDMIN 0.96 allows attackers to crash the server via a crafted packet.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2020-04-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ftpdmin project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-17 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ftpdmin project ftpdmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.96

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.96

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.96 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ftpdmin sudo apt install ftpdmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.96> sudo apt-mark hold ftpdmin

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

dnf --showduplicates list ftpdmin sudo dnf downgrade ftpdmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.96> sudo dnf versionlock add ftpdmin

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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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-2020-10813?

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

Is CVE-2020-10813 being exploited?

CVE-2020-10813 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-2020-10813 affect?

CVE-2020-10813 affects ftpdmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A buffer overflow vulnerability in FTPDMIN 0.96 allows attackers to crash the server via a crafted packet.

How urgent is CVE-2020-10813?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-0261 MEDIUM 5.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability has been found in Sentex FTPDMIN 0.96 and classified as problematic
CVE-2007-1580 MEDIUM 6.3 DOWNGRADE FTPDMIN 0.96 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a LIST command for a Wind

References

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