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CVE-2006-6183

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in 3Com 3CTftpSvc 2.0.1, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long mode field (aka…

Published Dec 1, 20063comCWE-119EPSS 70.29%

Overview

CVE-2006-6183 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 3com 3ctftpsvc. It was published on December 1, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in 3Com 3CTftpSvc 2.0.1, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long mode field (aka transporting mode) in a (1) GET or (2) PUT command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3com. Update 3ctftpsvc 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
3com3ctftpsvc0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/23113Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1930Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452754/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21301Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21322Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4738Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30545Refsecunia.com/advisories/23113Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1930Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452754/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6183?

CVE-2006-6183 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 3com 3ctftpsvc. It was published on December 1, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6183?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2006-6183?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3com. Update 3ctftpsvc 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-2006-6183?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6183 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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