CVE-2006-6184

CVE-2006-6184 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alliedtelesyn At-tftp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Allied Telesyn TFTP Server (AT-TFTP) 1.9, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a (1) GET or (2) PUT command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6184?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Allied Telesyn TFTP Server (AT-TFTP) 1.9, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a (1) GET or (2) PUT command.
How severe is CVE-2006-6184?
CVE-2006-6184 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6184 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6184?
CVE-2006-6184 affects Alliedtelesyn At-tftp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6184?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6184 published?
CVE-2006-6184 was published on 2006-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)