How severe is CVE-2006-6241?

CVE-2006-6241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6241 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6241?

CVE-2006-6241 affects Telnet Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6241?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-6241 published?

CVE-2006-6241 was published on 2006-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6241

CVE-2006-6241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Telnet Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Telnet Ftp Server
Published: 2006-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via consecutive RETR commands. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6241?: Sorin Chitu Telnet-FTP Server 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via consecutive RETR commands. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6241?: CVE-2006-6241 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6241 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6241?: CVE-2006-6241 affects Telnet Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6241?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6241 published?: CVE-2006-6241 was published on 2006-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:telnet_ftp_server:telnet_ftp_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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