CVE-2018-25229
BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 Denial of Service via SMTP
Description
BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the SMTP configuration interface that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can input a buffer of 257 'A' characters in the SMTP Server field and trigger a crash by clicking the Test button.
INFO
Published Date :
March 30, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 31, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update BulletProof FTP Server to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches for the SMTP module.
- Validate SMTP configuration for buffer overflow issues.
- Monitor server stability after updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25229.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://bpftpserver.com/ | Product |
| http://bpftpserver.com/products/bpftpserver/windows/download | Product |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46422 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bulletproof-ftp-server-denial-of-service-via-smtp | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:bpftpserver:bulletproof_ftp_server:2019.0.0.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://bpftpserver.com/ Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: http://bpftpserver.com/products/bpftpserver/windows/download Types: Product Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46422 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bulletproof-ftp-server-denial-of-service-via-smtp Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the SMTP configuration interface that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can input a buffer of 257 'A' characters in the SMTP Server field and trigger a crash by clicking the Test button. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-1282 Added Reference http://bpftpserver.com/ Added Reference http://bpftpserver.com/products/bpftpserver/windows/download Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46422 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bulletproof-ftp-server-denial-of-service-via-smtp