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CVE-2006-6170

UnknownEPSS 17.31%

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CVE-2006-6170 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the tls_x509_name_oneline function in the mod_tls module, as used in ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large data length argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5815.. EPSS estimates a 17.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the tls_x509_name_oneline function in the mod_tls module, as used in ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large data length argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5815.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
17.31%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Proftpd ProjectProftpd<= 1.3.0a

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6170?
Buffer overflow in the tls_x509_name_oneline function in the mod_tls module, as used in ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large data length argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5815.
How severe is CVE-2006-6170?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6170 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 17.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6170?
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Source: NVD / NIST