CVE-2006-6184
CriticalPublic exploitMultiple 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.
Published Nov 30, 2006 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-6184 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting At-Tftp (Alliedtelesyn).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including At-Tftp 1.9.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
66%
Higher than 99.2% 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
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| At-TftpAlliedtelesyn | See advisory | 1.9 |
Patched Releases
At-Tftp
1.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 30, 2006
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- advisory23106
- exploitMSF attftp_long_filename.rb
- exploitExploitDB-10603
- exploitExploitDB-16350
- exploitExploitDB-24952
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: At-Tftp (Alliedtelesyn). 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.
Fixed versions are available, including At-Tftp 1.9.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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