CVE-2006-6915

Name: CVE-2006-6915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6915 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ftpd in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (port exhaustion) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party sources.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ftpd in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (port exhaustion) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party sources.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.2.0
Ibm	Aix	5.3.0

References

ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/READMEPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23688Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017480
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY89168Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY91787Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21940Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0101
ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/READMEPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23688Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017480
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY89168Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY91787Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21940Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0101

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6915?

ftpd in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (port exhaustion) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party sources.

How severe is CVE-2006-6915?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6915 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6915?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-6915?

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Source: NVD / NIST