CVE-2006-6183 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via stack-based buffer overflows in the TFTP server's GET or PUT commands.
- 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-2006-6183?
CVE-2006-6183 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in 3Com 3CTftpSvc 2.0.1, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long mode field (aka transporting mode) in a (1) GET or (2) PUT command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6183?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 3com 3ctftpsvc.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6183?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6183 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-2006-6183 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6183 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 5 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v3j-cgxq-66w9.