CVE-2006-6576
HighPublic exploitHeap-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.
Published Dec 15, 2006 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-6576 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Golden FTP Server (Goldenftpserver).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 67% 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)
67%
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
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Golden FTP ServerGoldenftpserver | 1.92 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 15, 2006
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisory23323
- advisory45924
- advisory45957
- advisoryADV-2006-4936
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161711/Golden-FTP-Server-4.70-Buffer-Overflow.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Golden FTP Server (Goldenftpserver) versions 1.92. 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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