CVE-2024-0548: A vulnerability was found in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 and classified as problematic

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-0548 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting freefloat ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SIZE Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-250718 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

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	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-01-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: freefloat ftp server project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-15 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freefloat ftp server project freefloat ftp server 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 freefloat-ftp-server || rpm -q freefloat-ftp-server || freefloat-ftp-server --version

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

apt-cache madison freefloat-ftp-server sudo apt install freefloat-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold freefloat-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list freefloat-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade freefloat-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add freefloat-ftp-server

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-2024-0548?

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

Is CVE-2024-0548 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0548 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-2024-0548 affect?

CVE-2024-0548 affects freefloat ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability was found in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SIZE Command Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be

How urgent is CVE-2024-0548?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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