CVE-2006-6563 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in ProFTPD's mod_ctrls module, potentially escalating privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-6563?
CVE-2006-6563 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the pr_ctrls_recv_request function in ctrls.c in the mod_ctrls module in ProFTPD before 1.3.1rc1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large reqarglen length value.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6563?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Proftpd Project Proftpd.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6563?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-6563 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6563 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-6563, GHSA-gw7g-g6w4-pgq8.