CVE-2006-2407
CVE-2006-2407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 71% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 71% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Freeftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) WeOnlyDo wodSSHServer ActiveX Component 1.2.7 and 1.3.3 DEMO, as used in other products including (2) FreeSSHd 1.0.9 and (3) freeFTPd 1.0.10, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long key exchange algorithm string.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2407?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) WeOnlyDo wodSSHServer ActiveX Component 1.2.7 and 1.3.3 DEMO, as used in other products including (2) FreeSSHd 1.0.9 and (3) freeFTPd 1.0.10, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long key exchange algorithm string.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2407?
- CVE-2006-2407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2407 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 71% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-2407?
- CVE-2006-2407 primarily affects Freeftpd. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2407?
- 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-2006-2407 published?
- CVE-2006-2407 was published on 2006-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=114764338702488&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19845
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19846
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20136
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/901
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/477960
- http://www.osvdb.org/25463
- http://www.osvdb.org/25569
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434007/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434038/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434402/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434415/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434415/30/4920/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17958
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1785
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1786
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1842
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26442
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:freeftpd:freeftpd:1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:freesshd:freesshd:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:weonlydo:wodsshserver:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:weonlydo:wodsshserver:1.3.3_demo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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