CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0608: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 06 2008(Updated: )

The Logging Server (ftplogsrv.exe) 7.9.14.0 and earlier in IPSwitch WS_FTP 6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of responsiveness) via a large number of large packets to port 5151/udp, which causes the listening socket to terminate and prevents log commands from being recorded, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3823.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ipswitch WS FTP=6.1
Ipswitch WS FTP Server=6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0608?

    CVE-2008-0608 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0608?

    To fix CVE-2008-0608, upgrade to a version of IPSwitch WS_FTP that is later than 6.1.

  • What causes CVE-2008-0608?

    CVE-2008-0608 is caused by a vulnerability in the Logging Server that allows denial of service through excessive large packets to port 5151/udp.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-0608?

    CVE-2008-0608 affects IPSwitch WS_FTP version 6.1 and earlier.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2008-0608?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-0608 by sending a high volume of large UDP packets to port 5151, causing the server to become unresponsive.

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