CVE-2008-5753 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in BulletProof FTP Client allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious bookmark file with a long hostname.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5753?
CVE-2008-5753 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in BulletProof FTP Client 2.63 and 2010 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a bookmark file entry with a long host name, which appears as a host parameter within the quick-connect bar.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5753?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bpftp Bulletproof Ftp Client.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5753?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5753 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-5753 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5753 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2014-2973, GHSA-8qrp-vpc4-vphf.