What is the severity of CVE-2006-1951?

CVE-2006-1951 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive files through directory traversal.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1951?

To fix CVE-2006-1951, upgrade SolarWinds TFTP Server to version 8.2 or later, as this version addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.

What versions of SolarWinds TFTP Server are affected by CVE-2006-1951?

CVE-2006-1951 affects SolarWinds TFTP Server version 8.1 and earlier, as well as versions 5.0.60 standard and 5.0.55 standard.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1951?

CVE-2006-1951 can be exploited by remote attackers who send crafted GET requests to download arbitrary files from the server.

Is CVE-2006-1951 still a risk today?

While the immediate threat of CVE-2006-1951 is lower for current systems, any outdated software still running vulnerable versions poses a risk.

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CVE-2006-1951

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

24/4/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1951

First published: Mon Apr 24 2006(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in SolarWinds TFTP Server 8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via a crafted GET request including "....//" sequences, which are collapsed into "../" sequences by filtering.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SolarWinds TFTP Server	=8.1
SolarWinds TFTP Server	=5.0.60standard
SolarWinds TFTP Server	=5.0.55_standard

Remedy

http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0019.html

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17648

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1951?
CVE-2006-1951 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive files through directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1951?
To fix CVE-2006-1951, upgrade SolarWinds TFTP Server to version 8.2 or later, as this version addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.
What versions of SolarWinds TFTP Server are affected by CVE-2006-1951?
CVE-2006-1951 affects SolarWinds TFTP Server version 8.1 and earlier, as well as versions 5.0.60 standard and 5.0.55 standard.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1951?
CVE-2006-1951 can be exploited by remote attackers who send crafted GET requests to download arbitrary files from the server.
Is CVE-2006-1951 still a risk today?
While the immediate threat of CVE-2006-1951 is lower for current systems, any outdated software still running vulnerable versions poses a risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1951?
CVE-2006-1951 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive files through directory traversal.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1951?
To fix CVE-2006-1951, upgrade SolarWinds TFTP Server to version 8.2 or later, as this version addresses the directory traversal vulnerability.
What versions of SolarWinds TFTP Server are affected by CVE-2006-1951?
CVE-2006-1951 affects SolarWinds TFTP Server version 8.1 and earlier, as well as versions 5.0.60 standard and 5.0.55 standard.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1951?
CVE-2006-1951 can be exploited by remote attackers who send crafted GET requests to download arbitrary files from the server.
Is CVE-2006-1951 still a risk today?
While the immediate threat of CVE-2006-1951 is lower for current systems, any outdated software still running vulnerable versions poses a risk.