CVE-2008-6829
VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that...
CVE-2008-6829 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Vicftps, published June 8, 2009. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 37.6%, the 98th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 37.6%EPSS, 98th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that starts with a "//" (forward slash, backward slash, forward slash). NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-2031.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | vicFTP 5.0 - 'LIST' Remote Denial of Service | 2008-10-24 |
| Metasploit | Victory FTP Server 5.0 LIST DoS | 2008-10-24 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that starts with a "//" (forward slash, backward slash, forward slash). NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-2031.
- Record
CVE-2008-6829- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that starts with a "//" (forward slash, backward slash, forward slash). NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-2031.
- Record
CVE-2008-6829- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-6789No score
VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that starts with a "//" (forward slash, backward slash, forward slash). NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-2031.
- Record
EUVD-2008-6789- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-48p8-rpvf-qgx2No score
VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that...
VicFTPS 5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a LIST command that starts with a "//" (forward slash, backward slash, forward slash). NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-2031.
- Record
GHSA-48p8-rpvf-qgx2- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.