CVE-2006-2225 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in XM Easy Personal FTP Server using a long username.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-2225?

CVE-2006-2225 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in XM Easy Personal FTP Server 4.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, probably via a USER command with a long username.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2225?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dxmsoft Xm Easy Personal Ftp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2225?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2225 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-2225 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2225 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m7cr-6gr9-x5mh.

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