7.5
CWE
119 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4974: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Sep 25 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Ipswitch WS_FTP Limited Edition (LE) 5.08 allows remote FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long response to a PASV command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Progress WS FTP Server=5.08_limited_edition

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4974?

    CVE-2006-4974 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4974?

    The best way to fix CVE-2006-4974 is to upgrade Ipswitch WS_FTP Limited Edition to a newer, patched version.

  • What vulnerable software is affected by CVE-2006-4974?

    CVE-2006-4974 specifically affects Ipswitch WS_FTP Limited Edition version 5.08.

  • What exploit can be used with CVE-2006-4974?

    CVE-2006-4974 can be exploited by sending a long response to a PASV command to trigger the buffer overflow.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-4974?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2006-4974 is to restrict access to the FTP server from untrusted networks.

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