CVE-2007-0338: Heap-based buffer overflow in Dream FTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a USER co

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2007-0338 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dreamftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Dream FTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a USER command with a large number of format string specifiers, which triggers the overflow during processing of the Server Log.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bolintech

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-18 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dreamftp-server || rpm -q dreamftp-server || dreamftp-server --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: BolinTech DreamFTP Server - 'USER' Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0338?

dreamftp server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0338 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0338 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0338 affect?

CVE-2007-0338 affects dreamftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in Dream FTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a USER command with a large number of format string specifiers, which triggers the overflow during processing of the Server Log.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0338?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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