CVE-2006-2407
HighPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in (1) WeOnlyDo wodSSHServer ActiveX Component 1.2.7 and 1.3.3 DEMO, as used in other products including (2) FreeSSHd 1.0.9 and (3) freeFTPd 1.0.10, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long key exchange algorithm string.
Published May 16, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-2407 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Freeftpd, Freesshd, Wodsshserver (Weonlydo).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) WeOnlyDo wodSSHServer ActiveX Component 1.2.7 and 1.3.3 DEMO, as used in other products including (2) FreeSSHd 1.0.9 and (3) freeFTPd 1.0.10, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long key exchange algorithm string.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| FreeftpdFreeftpd | 1.0.10 | n/a |
| FreesshdFreesshd | 1.0.9 | n/a |
| WodsshserverWeonlydo | 1.2.7, 1.3.3_demo | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 16, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory19846
- advisory20136
- advisoryADV-2006-1785
- advisoryADV-2006-1786
- advisoryADV-2006-1842
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in (1) WeOnlyDo wodSSHServer ActiveX Component 1.2.7 and 1.3.3 DEMO, as used in other products including (2) FreeSSHd 1.0.9 and (3) freeFTPd 1.0.10, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long key exchange algorithm string.
Affected: Freeftpd versions 1.0.10; Freesshd versions 1.0.9; Wodsshserver (Weonlydo) versions 1.2.7, 1.3.3_demo. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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