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Vulnerability record · CVE-2009-0349 · published 29 January 2009

CVE-2009-0349: Ftpshell server memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Ftpshell · Ftpshell Server

Stack-based buffer overflow in FTPShell Server 4.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a licensing key (aka .key) file.

9.3 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 5.9% · top 7.1% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
9.3CVSS 2.0 base score
5.9%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in FTPShell Server 4.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in a licensing key (aka .key) file.

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

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

References

LinkTags
http://osvdb.org/51510
http://secunia.com/advisories/33597 Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7852
http://osvdb.org/51510
http://secunia.com/advisories/33597 Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7852

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2009-0349), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.