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CVE-2006-6563

6.6 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the pr_ctrls_recv_request function in ctrls.c in the mod_ctrls module in ProFTPD before 1.3.1rc1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large reqarglen le…

Published Dec 15, 2006proftpd_projectEPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2006-6563 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd_project proftpd. It was published on December 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the pr_ctrls_recv_request function in ctrls.c in the mod_ctrls module in ProFTPD before 1.3.1rc1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large reqarglen length value.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from proftpd_project. Update proftpd 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/23371Refsecunia.com/advisories/23392Refsecunia.com/advisories/23473Refsecunia.com/advisories/24163Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200702-02.xmlRefwww.coresecurity.com/?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1594Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:232Refwww.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.039.htmlRefwww.proftpd.org/docs/NEWS-1.3.1rc1Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454320/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6563?

CVE-2006-6563 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting proftpd_project proftpd. It was published on December 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-6563?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6563?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from proftpd_project. Update proftpd 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-2006-6563?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6563 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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