CVE-2008-1724

Name: CVE-2008-1724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-11T19:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 35.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1724 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 35.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

35.13%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tumbleweed	Securetransport Server App	<= 4.6.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1724?

How severe is CVE-2008-1724?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1724 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 35.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1724?

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Source: NVD / NIST