CVE-2008-5754 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in BulletProof FTP Client allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious session file.
- 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-2008-5754?
CVE-2008-5754 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 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bps file (aka Session-File) with a long second line, possibly a related issue to CVE-2008-5753.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5754?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bpftp Bulletproof Ftp Client.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5754?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5754 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-2008-5754 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5754 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmm9-vhfj-rm44.