CVE-2006-6563 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the mod_ctrls module of ProFTPD versions prior to 1.3.1rc1. This vulnerability allows authenticated local users to execute arbitrary code by providing an excessively large length value to the pr_ctrls_recv_request function. With a CVSS score of 6.6, this vulnerability is moderately severe, requiring local access and medium attack complexity, but potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, multiple Proof-of-Concept exploits are available on ExploitDB, indicating public knowledge of exploitation methods. Despite exploit availability, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and the CVE has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd_project:proftpd:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3.0aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:proftpd_project:proftpd:1.3.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.4 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.