CVE-2008-4588

Etype Eserv 3.x - Stack-based Buffer Overflow via ABOR Command

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4588. PoCs published by LiquidWorm.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in Eserv/3.x FTP Server via the ABOR command. It sends a large payload (13000 bytes) to trigger the overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the FTP server in Etype Eserv 3.x, possibly 3.26, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the ABOR command.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by LiquidWorm · perldoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6752

This exploit targets a stack overflow vulnerability in Eserv/3.x FTP Server via the ABOR command. It sends a large payload (13000 bytes) to trigger the overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Eserv/3.x FTP Server
Auth required
Prerequisites: Network access to the FTP server · Valid credentials for authentication
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31753
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4415
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6752
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45864

Scores

EPSS 0.0682
EPSS Percentile 93.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (3)
etype/eserv 3.0
etype/eserv 3.25
etype/eserv 3.26
Published Oct 15, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026