PatchTheCVECVE-2006-2961: Stack-based buffer overflow in CesarFTP 0.99g and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service
CVE-2006-2961 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cesarftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Stack-based buffer overflow in CesarFTP 0.99g and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long MKD command. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 61.7% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-06-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: CesarFTP 0.99g - XCWD Denial of Service
- Exploit-DB: CesarFTP 0.99g - 'MKD' Remote Buffer Overflow
- Exploit-DB: CesarFTP 0.99g - 'MKD' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) (2)
- Metasploit: Cesar FTP 0.99g MKD Command Buffer Overflow
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-2006-2961?
cesarftp: upgrade to newer than 0.99g. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-2961 being exploited?
CVE-2006-2961 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-2006-2961 affect?
CVE-2006-2961 affects cesarftp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Stack-based buffer overflow in CesarFTP 0.99g and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long MKD command. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unkn
How urgent is CVE-2006-2961?
Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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