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CVE-2006-6184

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Allied Telesyn TFTP Server (AT-TFTP) 1.9, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a…

Published Dec 1, 2006alliedtelesynEPSS 65.87%

Overview

CVE-2006-6184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting alliedtelesyn at-tftp. 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 Allied Telesyn TFTP Server (AT-TFTP) 1.9, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a (1) GET or (2) PUT command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alliedtelesyn. Update at-tftp 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
alliedtelesynat-tftp0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/23106Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1929Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/8120Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/16350Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/24952Refwww.osvdb.org/11350Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452743/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21320Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4737Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30539

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6184?

CVE-2006-6184 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting alliedtelesyn at-tftp. It was published on December 1, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6184?

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-2006-6184?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from alliedtelesyn. Update at-tftp 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-2006-6184?

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