CVE-2006-4781

Name: CVE-2006-4781
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-09-14T10:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4781 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in FutureSoft TFTP Server Multithreaded (MT) 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to port 69/UDP, which triggers the overflow when constructing an absolute path name. NOTE: Some details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 5.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in FutureSoft TFTP Server Multithreaded (MT) 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to port 69/UDP, which triggers the overflow when constructing an absolute path name. NOTE: Some details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.58%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Futuresoft	Tftp Server Multithreaded	1.1

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/21844Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19925Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3559
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2334
http://secunia.com/advisories/21844Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19925Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3559
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2334

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4781?

How severe is CVE-2006-4781?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4781 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4781?

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