CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6564: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Dec 15 2006(Updated: )

FileZilla Server before 0.9.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed argument to the STOR command, which results in a NULL pointer dereference. NOTE: CVE analysis suggests that the problem might be due to a malformed PORT command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mozilla VPN<=0.9.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6564?

    CVE-2006-6564 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6564?

    To remediate CVE-2006-6564, upgrade FileZilla Server to version 0.9.22 or later.

  • What are the symptoms of CVE-2006-6564 exploitation?

    Exploitation of CVE-2006-6564 can result in crashes of the FileZilla Server due to a NULL pointer dereference.

  • Which versions of FileZilla are affected by CVE-2006-6564?

    FileZilla Server versions prior to 0.9.22 are affected by CVE-2006-6564.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6564?

    There is no specific workaround for CVE-2006-6564, so updating to the latest version is recommended.

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