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CVE-2006-1253

7.5 · HIGH

Unspecified vulnerability in glFTPd before 2.01 RC5 allows remote attackers to bypass IP checks via a crafted DNS hostname, possibly a hostname that appears to be an IP address.

Published Mar 19, 2006glftpdEPSS 1.54%

Overview

CVE-2006-1253 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting glftpd glftpd. It was published on March 19, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in glFTPd before 2.01 RC5 allows remote attackers to bypass IP checks via a crafted DNS hostname, possibly a hostname that appears to be an IP address.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from glftpd. Update glftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/19221Refwww.glftpd.com/files/docs/changelogRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17118Refsecunia.com/advisories/19221Refwww.glftpd.com/files/docs/changelogRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17118

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1253?

CVE-2006-1253 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting glftpd glftpd. It was published on March 19, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-1253?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1253?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from glftpd. Update glftpd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1253?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1253 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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