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CVE-2006-6240

4.0 · MEDIUM

Directory traversal vulnerability in Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to list contents of arbitrary directories and download arbitrary files via a ..

Published Dec 3, 2006telnet_ftp_serverEPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2006-6240 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting telnet_ftp_server telnet_ftp_server. It was published on December 3, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to list contents of arbitrary directories and download arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in an FTP command argument, as demonstrated by RETR (GET) or STOR (PUT). NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from telnet_ftp_server. Update telnet_ftp_server 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/22921Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21339Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4765Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30582Refsecunia.com/advisories/22921Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21339Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4765Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30582

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6240?

CVE-2006-6240 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting telnet_ftp_server telnet_ftp_server. It was published on December 3, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-6240?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6240?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from telnet_ftp_server. Update telnet_ftp_server 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-2006-6240?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6240 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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