Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in FreeFloat FTP Server
CVE-2025-5217

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Freefloat

Status
Ftp Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5217?

A significant buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified within the RMDIR Command Handler of FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the processing of commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access or system crashes. As this exploit has been publicly disclosed, immediate awareness and remediation are critical to protect against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

FTP Server 1.0.0

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-2025-5217 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.310313
vdb-entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310313
signaturepermissions-required
https://vuldb.com/?submit.582963
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Fernando Mengali (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-5217 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in FreeFloat FTP Server