CVE-2007-1080: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in TurboFTP 5.30 Build 572 allow remote servers to cause a denial of serv

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1080 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting turboftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in TurboFTP 5.30 Build 572 allow remote servers to cause a denial of service via (1) long filename in a response to a LIST command, and (2) a long response to a CWD command.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: turbosoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-22 23:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

turbosoft turboftp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.3.0 build_572

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy turboftp || rpm -q turboftp || turboftp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison turboftp sudo apt install turboftp=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold turboftp

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list turboftp sudo dnf downgrade turboftp-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add turboftp

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: TurboFTP Server 5.30 Build 572 - 'newline/LIST' Multiple Remote Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-1080?

turboftp: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-1080 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1080 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-2007-1080 affect?

CVE-2007-1080 affects turboftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in TurboFTP 5.30 Build 572 allow remote servers to cause a denial of service via (1) long filename in a response to a LIST command, and (2) a long response to a CWD command.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1080?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2007-1075 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE TurboFTP 5.30 Build 572 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a response wi

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