CVE-2006-5826

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in Texas Imperial Software WFTPD Pro Server 3.23.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted APPE commands that contain "/" (slash) or "\" (backslash) characters.

5.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 16.90% Top 10%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20942	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1837	third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017173	vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2734	exploit
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116295408114746&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116289234522958&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30079	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450851/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5826?: CVE-2006-5826 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5826?: To fix CVE-2006-5826, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-5826 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5826 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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