Bpftpserver BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 SMTP Configuration Interface SMTP Server assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Bpftpserver BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SMTP Configuration Interface. Performing a manipulation of the argument SMTP Server results in assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-25229. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Bpftpserver BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50. This affects some unknown processing of the component SMTP Configuration Interface. The manipulation of the argument SMTP Server with an unknown input leads to a assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1282. Immutable data, such as a first-stage bootloader, device identifiers, and "write-once" configuration settings are stored in writable memory that can be re-programmed or updated in the field. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

BulletProof FTP Server 2019.0.0.50 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the SMTP configuration interface that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized string. Attackers can input a buffer of 257 'A' characters in the SMTP Server field and trigger a crash by clicking the Test button.

The weakness was released by Victor Mondragón as 46422. It is possible to read the advisory at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-25229 since 03/30/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (46422) and EUVD (EUVD-2018-21716). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Assumed-immutable data is stored in writable memory
CWE: CWE-1282
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

03/30/2026 Advisory disclosed
03/30/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/30/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 46422
Researcher: Victor Mondragón
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-25229 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-25229
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354171
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2026 15:22
Updated: 03/30/2026 16:12
Changes: 03/30/2026 15:22 (81), 03/30/2026 16:12 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:0A6:103

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