HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2000-1116
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CVE-2000-1116

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 9, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in TransSoft Broker FTP Server before 4.3.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a long command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2000-1116 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2000-1116. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

transsoft1 product(s)
broker ftp server
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2000-1116
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 9, 2001

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2000-1116 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.