HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2004-2081
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CVE-2004-2081

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The samiftp.dll library in Sami FTP Server 1.1.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (pmsystem.exe crash) by issuing (1) a CD command with a tilde (~) character or dot dot (/../) or (2) a GET command for an unavailable file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2004-2081 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-2004-2081. 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

karjasoft1 product(s)
sami 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://www.karja.com/samiftp/news.html
PATCHhttp://www.karja.com/samiftp/news.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9657
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9657

All References (8)

→
http://www.karja.com/samiftp/news.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/353753Exploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9657Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15204
→
http://www.karja.com/samiftp/news.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/353753Exploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9657Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15204

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2004-2081
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2004

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2004-2081 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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