CVE-2008-1478: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1478: Home FTP Server 1.4.5.89 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by opening a FTP pass...

Home FTP Server 1.4.5.89 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by opening a FTP passive mode connection, then closing the original FTP connection. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-1478 is a denial-of-service issue in Home FTP Server 1.4.5.89. A remote user may be able to crash the FTP service through passive-mode connection handling. This threatens availability, not data confidentiality or code execution based on the supplied sources. Exposure appears limited to systems running Home FTP Server 1.4.5.89 with FTP reachable by untrusted users. The supplied record does not substantiate other affected products, versions, or platforms. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for any legacy Home FTP Server deployment. Prioritize if the service is internet-facing or supports business workflows; otherwise handle through legacy software cleanup. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Home FTP Server 1.4.5.89 instances.; Restrict FTP access to trusted IP ranges or VPN paths.; Disable public FTP if it is not business-critical..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 24, 2008, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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