CVE-2025-3378: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-3378 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7. Affected is an unknown function of the component EPRT Command Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-120
Published	2025-04-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: pcman

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-07 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pcman ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ftp-server sudo apt install ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add 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-2025-3378?

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

Is CVE-2025-3378 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3378 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-2025-3378 affect?

CVE-2025-3378 affects ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PCMan FTP Server 2.0.7. Affected is an unknown function of the component EPRT Command Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely.

How urgent is CVE-2025-3378?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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