CVE-2006-6170

CVE-2006-6170 is a high-severity vulnerability in Proftpd Project Proftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the tls_x509_name_oneline function in the mod_tls module, as used in ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large data length argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5815.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6170?
Buffer overflow in the tls_x509_name_oneline function in the mod_tls module, as used in ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large data length argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5815.
How severe is CVE-2006-6170?
CVE-2006-6170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6170 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6170?
CVE-2006-6170 affects Proftpd Project Proftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6170?
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-2006-6170 published?
CVE-2006-6170 was published on 2006-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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