PUBLISHED DATE: June 4, 2025CVE-2025-5551:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability was found in FreeFloat FTP Server 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component SYSTEM Command Handler. The manipulation leads to buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2025-5551, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2025-5551 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• http://webappsec.pbworks.com/Buffer-Overflow
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/10.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/100.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/123.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/14.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/24.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/42.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/44.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/45.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/46.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/47.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/8.html
• https://capec.mitre.org/data/definitions/9.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5551