CVE-2006-6170 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the tls_x509_name_oneline function within the mod_tls module, primarily affecting ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier versions. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an excessively large data length argument. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.0aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd_project:proftpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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