CVE-2008-1724 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Tumbleweed SecureTransport Server, specifically within the FileTransfer ActiveX control (vcst_en.dll 1.0.0.5). This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an overly long 'remoteFile' parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it represents a highly severe threat, requiring no authentication and having complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available, including Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries, indicating a high potential for exploitation despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tumbleweed:securetransport_server_app:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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