HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-0437
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CVE-2004-0437

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 7, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Titan FTP Server version 3.01 build 163, and possibly other versions before build 169, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) by disconnecting from the system during a "LIST -L" command, which causes Titan to access an invalid socket.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-0437 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-2004-0437. 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
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

south_river_technologies1 product(s)
titan ftp server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q2/0025.html
PATCHhttp://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5RP0215CUU.html
PATCHhttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q2/0025.html
PATCHhttp://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5RP0215CUU.html

All References (8)

→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q2/0025.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108378048513596&w=2
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http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5RP0215CUU.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16057
→
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2004-q2/0025.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108378048513596&w=2
→
http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/5RP0215CUU.htmlExploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16057

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-0437
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 7, 2004

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2004-0437 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.
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