CVE-2008-1724
HIGHEPSS 98th pctlDescription
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IActiveXTransfer.FileTransfer method in the SecureTransport FileTransfer ActiveX control in vcst_en.dll 1.0.0.5 in Tumbleweed SecureTransport Server before 4.6.1 Hotfix 20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long remoteFile parameter.
CVSS v2 Vector
No CVSS vector data available.
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 98% of all known CVEs.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29717
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3806
- http://www.aushack.com/200708-tumbleweed.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490536/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28662
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1165/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41692
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5398
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Start freeThis product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-04-23.