CVE-2006-4318
CVE-2006-4318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Texas Imperial Software Wftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Texas Imperial Software Wftpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in WFTPD Server 3.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SIZE commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4318?
- Buffer overflow in WFTPD Server 3.23 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long SIZE commands.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4318?
- CVE-2006-4318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4318 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4318?
- CVE-2006-4318 affects Texas Imperial Software Wftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4318?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4318 published?
- CVE-2006-4318 was published on 2006-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0608-exploits/wftpd_exp.c
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21547
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016723
- http://www.osvdb.org/28134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19617
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3357
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28523
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2233
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:texas_imperial_software:wftpd:3.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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