CVE-2009-0351

WinFTP 2.3.0 - Authenticated Stack-Based Buffer Overflow via LIST Argument

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-0351. PoCs published by joe walko.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a post-authentication buffer overflow in WinFTP Server 2.3.0 via the LIST command. It achieves arbitrary memory overwrite and EIP control, leading to remote code execution on Windows 2000 or a DoS on Windows XP SP2/3.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in WFTPSRV.exe in WinFTP 2.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long LIST argument beginning with an * (asterisk) character.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by joe walko · perlremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7875

This exploit targets a post-authentication buffer overflow in WinFTP Server 2.3.0 via the LIST command. It achieves arbitrary memory overwrite and EIP control, leading to remote code execution on Windows 2000 or a DoS on Windows XP SP2/3.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WinFTP Server 2.3.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid credentials for WinFTP Server · Network access to TCP port 21
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7875
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33454
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0254
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48263

Scores

EPSS 0.0527
EPSS Percentile 91.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
wftpserver/winftp_ftp_server 2.3.0
Published Jan 29, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026