How severe is CVE-2008-6829?

CVE-2008-6829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6829?

CVE-2008-6829 affects Vicftps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6829?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6829 published?

CVE-2008-6829 was published on 2009-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6829

CVE-2008-6829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vicftps with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Vicftps
Published: 2009-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that starts with a "/\/" (forward slash, backward slash, forward slash). NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-2031.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6829?: VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that starts with a "/\/" (forward slash, backward slash, forward slash). NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-2031.
How severe is CVE-2008-6829?: CVE-2008-6829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6829?: CVE-2008-6829 affects Vicftps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6829 published?: CVE-2008-6829 was published on 2009-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vicftps:vicftps:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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