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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-4500 · published 9 October 2008

CVE-2008-4500: Solarwinds serv-u file server improper input validation vulnerability

Solarwinds · Serv U File Server

Serv-U 7.0.0.1 through 7.3, including 7.2.0.1, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted stou command, probably related to MS-DOS device names, as demonstrated using "con:1".

4.0 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 10% · top 4.5% CWE-20 · Improper input validation
4.0CVSS 2.0 base score
10%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
12References, 2 tagged exploit
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Serv-U 7.0.0.1 through 7.3, including 7.2.0.1, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted stou command, probably related to MS-DOS device names, as demonstrated using "con:1".

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/32150 Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4377
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31556 Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2746
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45652
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6660
http://secunia.com/advisories/32150 Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4377
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31556 Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2746
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45652
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6660

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-4500), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.