CVE-2006-6719: Medium severity GNU Wget vulnerability
The ftpsyst function in ftp-basic.c in Free Software Foundation (FSF) GNU wget 1.10.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malicious FTP server with a large number of blank 220 responses to the SYST command.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6719?
CVE-2006-6719 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service by crashing the application.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6719?
To fix CVE-2006-6719, upgrade your GNU Wget to version 1.10.2 or later.
Which versions of GNU Wget are affected by CVE-2006-6719?
CVE-2006-6719 affects GNU Wget versions 1.5.3 through 1.10.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6719 enable?
CVE-2006-6719 enables remote attackers to conduct a denial of service attack by sending a malicious FTP server response.
Is CVE-2006-6719 a critical vulnerability that requires immediate action?
Yes, CVE-2006-6719 should be addressed promptly due to its ability to crash the application under specific conditions.