CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2961

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in CesarFTP 0.99g and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long MKD command.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes potential remote code execution, which could allow an attacker to take control of the FTP server and compromise data confidentiality and integrity.

Recommendation

Immediately update CesarFTP to the latest available version or replace it with a secure FTP server. If an update is not possible, restrict access to trusted networks only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in CesarFTP 0.99g and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long MKD command. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.

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