CVE-2008-5754: Stack-based buffer overflow in BulletProof FTP Client allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5754 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting bulletproof ftp client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in BulletProof FTP Client allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bps file (aka Session-File) with a long second line, possibly a related issue to CVE-2008-5753.

Why this priority

Critical 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	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2008-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bpftp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-30 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bpftp bulletproof ftp client DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bulletproof-ftp-client || rpm -q bulletproof-ftp-client || bulletproof-ftp-client --version

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

apt-cache madison bulletproof-ftp-client sudo apt install bulletproof-ftp-client=<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo apt-mark hold bulletproof-ftp-client

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

dnf --showduplicates list bulletproof-ftp-client sudo dnf downgrade bulletproof-ftp-client-<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo dnf versionlock add bulletproof-ftp-client

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: BulletProof FTP Client - '.bps' Local Stack Overflow (PoC)
Exploit-DB: BulletProof FTP Client 2009 - '.bps' Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)
Exploit-DB: BulletProof FTP Client 2.63 b56 - '.bps' File Stack Buffer Overflow

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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-2008-5754?

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

Is CVE-2008-5754 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5754 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-2008-5754 affect?

CVE-2008-5754 affects bulletproof ftp client. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Stack-based buffer overflow in BulletProof FTP Client allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .bps file (aka Session-File) with a long second line, possibly a related issue to CVE-2008-5753.

How urgent is CVE-2008-5754?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5753 HIGH 9.3 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in BulletProof FTP Client 2.63 and 2010 allows user-assisted attackers to execute

References

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