CVE-2024-48208
CVE-2024-48208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pureftpd Pure-ftpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42955
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Pureftpd Pure-ftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
pure-ftpd before 1.0.52 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. There is an out of bounds read in the domlsd() function of the ls.c file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-48208?
- pure-ftpd before 1.0.52 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow. There is an out of bounds read in the domlsd() function of the ls.c file.
- How severe is CVE-2024-48208?
- CVE-2024-48208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-48208 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-48208?
- CVE-2024-48208 affects Pureftpd Pure-ftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-48208?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-48208 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-48208 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42955.
- When was CVE-2024-48208 published?
- CVE-2024-48208 was published on 2024-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pureftpd:pure-ftpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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