CVE-2008-4452

Cambridge Computer Corporation vxFtpSrv 2.0.3 - Buffer Overflow via CWD Request

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4452. PoCs published by Julien Bedard.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow vulnerability in vxFtpSrv 2.0.3 via the CWD command. It sends an overly long string to crash the FTP server, causing the target device to hang and require a reset.

Description

Buffer overflow in Cambridge Computer Corporation vxFtpSrv 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long CWD request.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Julien Bedard · perldoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6651

This exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow vulnerability in vxFtpSrv 2.0.3 via the CWD command. It sends an overly long string to crash the FTP server, causing the target device to hang and require a reset.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: vxFtpSrv 2.0.3
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the FTP server · Valid FTP credentials (anonymous or otherwise)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31532
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45620
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6651
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4356

Scores

EPSS 0.0541
EPSS Percentile 91.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
cambridge_computer_corporation/vxftpsrv 2.0.3
Published Oct 06, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026