CVE-2024-1017: A vulnerability was found in Gabriels FTP Server 1.2

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-1017 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting gabriels 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 Gabriels FTP Server 1.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument USERNAME leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252287.

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404
Published	2024-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: gabriels 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

2024-01-29 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gabriels ftp server project gabriels ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gabriels-ftp-server sudo apt install gabriels-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold gabriels-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list gabriels-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade gabriels-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add gabriels-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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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-2024-1017?

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

Is CVE-2024-1017 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1017 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-2024-1017 affect?

CVE-2024-1017 affects gabriels ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability was found in Gabriels FTP Server 1.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation of the argument USERNAME leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely.

How urgent is CVE-2024-1017?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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