Denial of Service Vulnerability in WinFTP FTP Server 2.3.0
CVE-2008-5666

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Key Information:

Vendor

Wftpserver

Status
Winftp Ftp Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2008

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 63%

What is CVE-2008-5666?

The WinFTP FTP Server version 2.3.0 is susceptible to a denial of service attack when operating in passive mode. This vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to disrupt service by issuing a series of FTP sessions that incorporate an invalid 'NLST -1' command. Exploiting this weakness can lead to significant service interruptions for the affected server, potentially impacting accessibility for legitimate users.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2008-5666 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2801
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4785
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32209
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EPSS Score

63% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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