How severe is CVE-2006-2172?

CVE-2006-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2172?

CVE-2006-2172 affects Gene6 G6 Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2172?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-2172 published?

CVE-2006-2172 was published on 2006-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2172

CVE-2006-2172 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gene6 G6 Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gene6 G6 Ftp Server
Published: 2006-05-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Gene6 FTP Server 3.1.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to (1) MKD or (2) XMKD, as demonstrated by the Infigo FTPStress Fuzzer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2172?: Buffer overflow in Gene6 FTP Server 3.1.0 allows remote authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long argument to (1) MKD or (2) XMKD, as demonstrated by the Infigo FTPStress Fuzzer.
How severe is CVE-2006-2172?: CVE-2006-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2172?: CVE-2006-2172 affects Gene6 G6 Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2172 published?: CVE-2006-2172 was published on 2006-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gene6:g6_ftp_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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