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CVE-2008-5106

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in KarjaSoft Sami FTP Server 2.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to an arbitrary comman…

Published Nov 17, 2008karjasoftCWE-119EPSS 12.49%

Overview

CVE-2008-5106 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting karjasoft sami_ftp_server. It was published on November 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in KarjaSoft Sami FTP Server 2.0.x allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to an arbitrary command, which triggers the overflow when the SamyFtp.binlog log file is viewed in the management console. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2006-0441 and CVE-2006-2212.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from karjasoft. Update sami_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4603Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488198/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27817Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4603Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488198/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27817

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5106?

CVE-2008-5106 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting karjasoft sami_ftp_server. It was published on November 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5106?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5106?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from karjasoft. Update sami_ftp_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5106?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5106 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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