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CVE-2006-2172

UnknownEPSS 4.20%

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CVE-2006-2172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Gene6 FTP Server 3.1.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to (1) MKD or (2) XMKD, as demonstrated by the Infigo FTPStress Fuzzer.. EPSS estimates a 4.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Gene6 FTP Server 3.1.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to (1) MKD or (2) XMKD, as demonstrated by the Infigo FTPStress Fuzzer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.20%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Gene6G6 Ftp Server3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2172?
Buffer overflow in Gene6 FTP Server 3.1.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to (1) MKD or (2) XMKD, as demonstrated by the Infigo FTPStress Fuzzer.
How severe is CVE-2006-2172?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2172?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST