CVE-2008-1478
CVE-2008-1478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ari Pikivirta Home Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Ari Pikivirta Home Ftp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Home FTP Server 1.4.5.89 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by opening a FTP passive mode connection, then closing the original FTP connection. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1478?
- Home FTP Server 1.4.5.89 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by opening a FTP passive mode connection, then closing the original FTP connection. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1478?
- CVE-2008-1478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1478 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1478?
- CVE-2008-1478 affects Ari Pikivirta Home Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1478?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-1478 published?
- CVE-2008-1478 was published on 2008-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29419
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3766
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489706/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28283
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5270
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ari_pikivirta:home_ftp_server:1.4.5.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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