CVE-2006-6563: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 15 2006(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the pr_ctrls_recv_request function in ctrls.c in the mod_ctrls module in ProFTPD before 1.3.1rc1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large reqarglen length value.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ProFTPD | =1.3.0 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.3.0a |
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Reference Links
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1594
- http://www.proftpd.org/docs/NEWS-1.3.1rc1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21587
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23371
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:232
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.039.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23392
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0074/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23473
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200702-02.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24163
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4998
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30906
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3330
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/460756/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/460648/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454320/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6563?
CVE-2006-6563 has been assigned a medium to high severity rating due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6563?
To fix CVE-2006-6563, upgrade ProFTPD to version 1.3.1rc1 or later, where the vulnerability has been corrected.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6563?
CVE-2006-6563 affects local users of ProFTPD versions 1.3.0 and 1.3.0a, who could potentially exploit this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6563?
CVE-2006-6563 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2006-6563 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2006-6563 is not directly exploitable remotely as it requires local user access to trigger the stack-based buffer overflow.
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