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CVE-2018-25229: BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 Denial of Service via SMTP

BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the SMTP configuration interface that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can input a buffer of 257 'A' characters in the SMTP Server field and trigger a crash by clicking the Test button.

MediumCVSS 6.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 can be crashed through its SMTP configuration testing interface when a local user enters an oversized value. The business impact is service disruption, not confirmed data theft or remote takeover. Urgency is highest where this specific legacy version is installed on systems with shared local access. Exposure appears limited to Windows systems running BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50, especially where untrusted or low-trust users can access the application locally or its administrative interface. Treat as a moderate operational-risk issue. Prioritize remediation if the affected server supports business-critical file transfer or is accessible by multiple local users. It is less urgent than remotely exploitable server compromise issues based on current sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50.; Restrict local and administrative access to trusted users only.; Check the vendor site for updated versions or vendor guidance..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.8 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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0ADP providers
3Source links

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.8CVSS 4.0MediumCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NPrimary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

6.8Medium
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-25229Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
BpftpserverBulletProof FTP Server2019.0.0.50Listed
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