CVE-2004-0042
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username...
CVE-2004-0042 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Beasts Vsftpd, published January 14, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.23%, the 69th percentile. Fixed in vsftpd 2.0.1-1.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.23%EPSS, 69th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
2.0.1-1vsftpd +2 more
Description
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
What each source reports
NVD Score used
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
- Record
CVE-2004-0042- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
- Record
CVE-2004-0042- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0042No score
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0042- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-pmqh-r9rm-f532No score
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username...
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
- Record
GHSA-pmqh-r9rm-f532- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
- Record
CVE-2004-0042- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2004-0042No score
vsftpd 1.1.3 generates different error messages depending on whether or not a valid username exists, which allows remote attackers to identify valid usernames.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0042- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.