CVE-2006-6909 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflow in Edbrowse by sending malicious FTP directory listings.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6909?
CVE-2006-6909 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in http.c in Karl Dahlke Edbrowse (aka Command line editor browser) 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by operating an FTP server that sends directory listings with (1) long user names or (2) long group names.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6909?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Karl Dahlke Edbrowse.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6909?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6909 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-2006-6909 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6909 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-394v-2hqm-x86g.