CVE-2005-0958

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in the log_do function in log.c for YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3, when the statistics option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CWD command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.3%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 2, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://unl0ck.org/files/papers/mtftpd.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5KP0W0AF5K.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12947
cve@mitrehttp://www.tripbit.org/advisories/TA-040305.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://unl0ck.org/files/papers/mtftpd.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/5KP0W0AF5K.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12947
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.tripbit.org/advisories/TA-040305.txt

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-902✓ verified
First seen Mar 29, 2005
mtftpd 0.0.3 - Remote Code Execution
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-0958?

CVE-2005-0958 is a none vulnerability published on May 2, 2005. Format string vulnerability in the log_do function in log.c for YepYep mtftpd 0.0.3, when the statistics option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CWD command.

When was CVE-2005-0958 disclosed?

CVE-2005-0958 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 2, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-0958 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-0958 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.3% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-0958?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-0958, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-0958

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