Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0 can be crashed through an oversized Host field in its connection settings. This is a local denial-of-service issue: it affects availability of the client application, not server systems or data confidentiality. Business urgency is limited unless the vulnerable client is used in critical workflows.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted endpoint availability issue, not an enterprise-wide remote compromise risk. Prioritize remediation where SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0 supports critical operations or is installed on shared workstations.
Technical view
The reported flaw affects SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0 and is classified as CWE-466. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack, low complexity, no privileges, and high impact to vulnerable application availability. Public references include a third-party advisory and ExploitDB entry, but the provided sources do not identify a vendor patch status.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to endpoints running SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0. Systems without this client, or running other versions not named in the sources, are not confirmed affected by the provided evidence.
Exploitation context
The issue requires local interaction with the SmartFTP client interface. A public ExploitDB reference exists, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked as KEV.
Researcher notes
The public record describes an application crash via malformed Host input. Avoid assuming broader memory corruption or remote impact without more evidence. Patch status is not established in the provided sources; validation should focus on version identification and vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory endpoints for SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0.
- Check SmartFTP vendor guidance and download pages for current supported versions.
- Upgrade or remove the affected client where operationally feasible.
- Restrict use of the vulnerable client on shared or high-importance workstations.
- Monitor vendor and CVE records for patch or advisory updates.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed SmartFTP Client versions through software inventory.
- Prioritize hosts running version 9.0.2615.0.
- Review whether SmartFTP supports business-critical file transfer workflows.
- Check vendor pages for newer supported releases or remediation notes.
- Document exceptions where upgrade or removal is not immediately possible.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-45759CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- Product ReferenceCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: SmartFTP Client 9.0.2615.0 Denial of Service via Host FieldCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range
Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.