CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1253

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In glFTPd before version 2.01 RC5, an unspecified vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass IP checks via a crafted DNS hostname that may appear to be an IP address.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can bypass IP-based authentication mechanisms, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the FTP server and possible data theft or further attacks.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade glFTPd to version 2.01 RC5 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Unspecified vulnerability in glFTPd before 2.01 RC5 allows remote attackers to bypass IP checks via a crafted DNS hostname, possibly a hostname that appears to be an IP address.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS