CVE-2008-5753
CVE-2008-5753 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bpftp Bulletproof Ftp Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Bpftp Bulletproof Ftp Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5753?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5753?
- CVE-2008-5753 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5753 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5753?
- CVE-2008-5753 affects Bpftp Bulletproof Ftp Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5753?
- 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-2008-5753 published?
- CVE-2008-5753 was published on 2008-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/50968
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131965/BulletProof-FTP-Client-2010-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33322
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4835
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/565580
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33007
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37056/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7571
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bpftp:bulletproof_ftp_client:2.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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