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CVE-2021-40524

In Pure-FTPd before 1.0.50, an incorrect max_filesize quota mechanism in the server allows attackers to upload files of unbounded size, which may lead to denial of service or a server hang. This occurs because a certain greater-than-zero test does not anticipate an initial -1 value. (Versions 1.0.23 through 1.0.49 are affected.)

Severity
High 7.5
Published
5 Sept 2021
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
1.0.50
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Pure-FTPdServers and applications · cpe:a:pureftpd:pure-ftpd
  • From 1.0.23 before 1.0.50

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40524
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2021-40524