CVE-2006-7094

CVE-2006-7094 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ftpd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ftpd, as used by Gentoo and Debian Linux, sets the gid to the effective uid instead of the effective group id before executing /bin/ls, which allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories with the privileges of gid 0 and possibly enable additional attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7094?
ftpd, as used by Gentoo and Debian Linux, sets the gid to the effective uid instead of the effective group id before executing /bin/ls, which allows remote authenticated users to list arbitrary directories with the privileges of gid 0 and possibly enable additional attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-7094?
CVE-2006-7094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7094 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7094?
CVE-2006-7094 affects Ftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7094?
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-2006-7094 published?
CVE-2006-7094 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)