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CVE-2008-2573

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in SFTP in freeSSHd 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name in an...

Published: Jun 6, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 31, 2008

Primary CVSS

8.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

5.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in SFTP in freeSSHd 1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long directory name in an SSH_FXP_OPENDIR (aka opendir) command.

Sources

freeSSHd 1.2.1 - (Authenticated) Remote Stack Overflow (PoC)Exploit
securfrog · windows · May 31, 2008
freeSSHd 1.2.1 - (Authenticated) Remote Overflow (SEH)Exploit
ryujin · windows · Jun 6, 2008

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