CVE-2008-0590

CVE-2008-0590 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Progress Ws Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server with SSH 6.1.0.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long opendir command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0590?
Buffer overflow in Ipswitch WS_FTP Server with SSH 6.1.0.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long opendir command.
How severe is CVE-2008-0590?
CVE-2008-0590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0590 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0590?
CVE-2008-0590 affects Progress Ws Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0590?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0590 published?
CVE-2008-0590 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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