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CVE-2008-5626: XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.6.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a craf...

XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.6.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a crafted argument to the NLST command, as demonstrated by a -1 argument.

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This issue can let a logged-in remote user crash XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.6.0 by sending a malformed directory-listing request. The confirmed business impact is service disruption, not data theft or code execution. The source bundle does not identify a patch, and CISA KEV does not list known active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.6.0 with FTP reachable by authenticated users. Internet-facing FTP increases disruption risk. Modern environments are less likely to be affected unless legacy personal FTP software remains unmanaged. Treat this as a legacy-service resilience issue. Prioritize remediation if the FTP server is internet-facing, supports business workflows, or has broad authenticated access. Otherwise, fold it into legacy software removal and exposure reduction. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or archive guidance for any fixed release or retirement notice.; Remove or replace XM Easy Personal FTP Server 5.6.0 where possible.; Restrict FTP access to trusted networks and required users only..

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