CVE-2006-6576

Name: CVE-2006-6576
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-15T19:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 66.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6576 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server (goldenftpd) 1.92 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PASS command. NOTE: it was later reported that 4.70 is also affected. EPSS estimates a 66.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server (goldenftpd) 1.92 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PASS command. NOTE: it was later reported that 4.70 is also affected. NOTE: the USER vector is already covered by CVE-2005-0634.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

66.81%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Goldenftpserver	Golden Ftp Server	1.92

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161711/Golden-FTP-Server-4.70-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://retrogod.altervista.org/golden_heap.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/23323Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16036Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45924Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45957Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4936Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161711/Golden-FTP-Server-4.70-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://retrogod.altervista.org/golden_heap.htmlBroken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/23323Third Party Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16036Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45924Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45957Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4936Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6576?

How severe is CVE-2006-6576?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6576 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 66.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6576?

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