CVE-2006-2180: Buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server Pro 2.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (applicatio

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2180 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting golden ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server Pro 2.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) NLST or (2) APPE commands, as demonstrated by the Infigo FTPStress Fuzzer.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.0% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2006-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kmint21 software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-04 12:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kmint21 software golden ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.32b · 2.70

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.32b

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy golden-ftp-server || rpm -q golden-ftp-server || golden-ftp-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.32b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison golden-ftp-server sudo apt install golden-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.32b> sudo apt-mark hold golden-ftp-server

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list golden-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade golden-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.32b> sudo dnf versionlock add golden-ftp-server

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Golden FTP Server Pro 2.70 - 'APPE' Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2180?

golden ftp server: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2180 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2180 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-2180 affect?

CVE-2006-2180 affects golden ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server Pro 2.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) NLST or (2) APPE commands, as demonstrated by the Infigo FTPStr

How urgent is CVE-2006-2180?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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