CVE-2019-25588

Name: CVE-2019-25588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-22T01:16:57.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-25588 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the DNS Address field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can enable the DNS Address option in the Firewall settings and paste a buffer of 700 bytes to trigger a crash when the Test function is invoked.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the DNS Address field that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an excessively long string. Attackers can enable the DNS Address option in the Firewall settings and paste a buffer of 700 bytes to trigger a crash when the Test function is invoked.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS 4.0

6.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1282

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bpftpserver	Bulletproof Ftp Server	2019.0.0.50

References

http://bpftpserver.com/Product
http://bpftpserver.com/products/bpftpserver/windows/downloadProduct
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46875Exploit, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bulletproof-ftp-server-denial-of-service-via-dns-addressThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25588?

How severe is CVE-2019-25588?

CVE-2019-25588 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-25588?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST