Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the pr_ctrls_recv_request function in ctrls.c in the mod_ctrls module in ProFTPD before 1.3.1rc1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large reqarglen length value.
CVSS Score
6.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.3.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23371ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23392
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23473
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24163
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200702-02.xml
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?module=ContentMod&action=item&id=1594ExploitPatch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:232
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.039.html
- http://www.proftpd.org/docs/NEWS-1.3.1rc1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454320/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/460648/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/460756/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21587ExploitPatch
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0074/
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4998
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6563?
CVE-2006-6563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the pr_ctrls_recv_request function in ctrls.c in the mod_ctrls module in ProFTPD before 1.3.1rc1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large reqarglen lengt...
How severe is CVE-2006-6563?
CVE-2006-6563 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proftpd Project Proftpd.