First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the tls_x509_name_oneline function in the mod_tls 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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ProFTPD | <=1.3.0a |
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CVE-2006-6170 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2006-6170, update ProFTPD to version 1.3.1 or later.
CVE-2006-6170 affects ProFTPD versions up to and including 1.3.0a.
CVE-2006-6170 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Yes, CVE-2006-6170 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted data.