CVE-2008-5045: Heap-based buffer overflow in Network-Client FTP Now 2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote FTP se...

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CVE-2008-5045 affects Network-Client FTP Now 2.6, and possibly other versions. A hostile or compromised FTP server can crash the FTP client by sending a specially sized server response. The main documented impact is denial of service, not confirmed data theft or system takeover. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running Network-Client FTP Now 2.6, especially where users connect to external or untrusted FTP servers. The bundle says other versions may be affected, but does not identify them. Treat this as a targeted legacy-client risk. It is not KEV-listed and the documented impact is crash-only, but public exploit material and untrusted FTP workflows justify removing the software where it remains deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Network-Client FTP Now 2.6.; Retire or replace the affected FTP client where found.; Limit use to trusted FTP servers until vendor guidance is confirmed..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.