CVE-2006-6170
Description
Buffer overflow in the tls_x509_name_oneline function in the mod_tls module, as used in ProFTPD 1.3.0a and earlier, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large data length argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5815.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
proftpd project
oss-projectaka proftpd (professional ftp daemon), proftpd
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
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Exploitability
2 exploit sources identified
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References
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1222
debian.org
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-November/050935.html
lists.grok.org.uk
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452993/100/100/threaded
securityfocus.com
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