Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | <= 1.3.0a |
References
- http://elegerov.blogspot.com/2006/10/do-you-remember-2-years-old-overflow.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-November/050935.htmlExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23141Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23174
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23179
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23184
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23207
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2006&m=slackware
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1222
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200611-26.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:217-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452228/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452872/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452993/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21326
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6170?
CVE-2006-6170 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2006-6170?
CVE-2006-6170 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6170?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proftpd Project Proftpd.