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CVE-2008-5666

3.5 · LOW

WinFTP FTP Server 2.3.0, when passive (aka PASV) mode is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a sequence of FTP sessions that include an invalid "NLST -1" command.

Published Dec 19, 2008wftpserverCWE-399EPSS 20.59%

Overview

CVE-2008-5666 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting wftpserver winftp_ftp_server. It was published on December 19, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

WinFTP FTP Server 2.3.0, when passive (aka PASV) mode is used, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a sequence of FTP sessions that include an invalid "NLST -1" command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wftpserver. Update winftp_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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/32209Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4785Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021040Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2801Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45806Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6717Refsecunia.com/advisories/32209Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4785Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1021040Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2801

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5666?

CVE-2008-5666 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting wftpserver winftp_ftp_server. It was published on December 19, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-5666?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5666?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wftpserver. Update winftp_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-2008-5666?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5666 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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