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CVE-2006-6241

4.0 · MEDIUM

Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via consecutive RETR commands.

Published Dec 3, 2006telnet_ftp_serverCWE-20EPSS 1.22%

Overview

CVE-2006-6241 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

Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via consecutive RETR commands. 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/21340Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4765Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30584Refsecunia.com/advisories/22921Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21340Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4765Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30584

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6241?

CVE-2006-6241 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-2006-6241?

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-2006-6241?

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-2006-6241?

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