How severe is CVE-2006-6576?

CVE-2006-6576 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-6576 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6576?

CVE-2006-6576 affects Goldenftpserver Golden Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6576?

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-2006-6576 published?

CVE-2006-6576 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6576

CVE-2006-6576 is a high-severity vulnerability in Goldenftpserver Golden Ftp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Goldenftpserver Golden Ftp Server
Published: 2006-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server (goldenftpd) 1.92 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PASS command. NOTE: it was later reported that 4.70 is also affected. NOTE: the USER vector is already covered by CVE-2005-0634.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6576?: Heap-based buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server (goldenftpd) 1.92 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long PASS command. NOTE: it was later reported that 4.70 is also affected. NOTE: the USER vector is already covered by CVE-2005-0634.
How severe is CVE-2006-6576?: CVE-2006-6576 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-6576 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6576?: CVE-2006-6576 affects Goldenftpserver Golden Ftp Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6576?: 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-2006-6576 published?: CVE-2006-6576 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:goldenftpserver:golden_ftp_server:1.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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