CVE-2006-6565: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 15, 2006
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Updated

FileZilla Server before 0.9.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a wildcard argument to the (1) LIST or (2) NLST commands, which results in a NULL pointer dereference, a different set of vectors than CVE-2006-6564. NOTE: CVE analysis suggests that the problem might be due to a malformed PORT command.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Filezilla-project Filezilla Server<0.9.22

Event History

Dec 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6565?

The severity of CVE-2006-6565 is considered high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6565?

To fix CVE-2006-6565, upgrade to FileZilla Server version 0.9.22 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2006-6565 have on FileZilla Server?

CVE-2006-6565 allows remote attackers to crash FileZilla Server via a malformed LIST or NLST command.

4

Is CVE-2006-6565 specific to certain versions of FileZilla Server?

Yes, CVE-2006-6565 affects all versions of FileZilla Server prior to 0.9.22.

5

What commands are involved in CVE-2006-6565?

The commands involved in CVE-2006-6565 are LIST and NLST, which can trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

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