CVE-2006-6170: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 30, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the tlsx509nameoneline function in the modtls module, as used in ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large data length argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5815.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Proftpd Project Proftpd<=1.3.0a
Event History
Nov 30, 2006
CVE Published
03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6170?
CVE-2006-6170 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-6170?
To fix CVE-2006-6170, update ProFTPD to version 1.3.1 or later.
3
Which versions of ProFTPD are affected by CVE-2006-6170?
CVE-2006-6170 affects ProFTPD versions up to and including 1.3.0a.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6170?
CVE-2006-6170 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2006-6170 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6170 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted data.