CVE-2006-3844: Buffer overflow in Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 3.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary command

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3844 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting quick n easy ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 3.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via a long argument to the LIST command, a different issue than CVE-2006-2027.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pablo software solutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-25 23:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pablo software solutions quick n easy ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quick-n-easy-ftp-server || rpm -q quick-n-easy-ftp-server || quick-n-easy-ftp-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison quick-n-easy-ftp-server sudo apt install quick-n-easy-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold quick-n-easy-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list quick-n-easy-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade quick-n-easy-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add quick-n-easy-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.

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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-2006-3844?

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

Is CVE-2006-3844 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3844 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-2006-3844 affect?

CVE-2006-3844 affects quick n easy ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Buffer overflow in Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 3.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via a long argument to the LIST command, a different issue than CVE-2006-2027.

How urgent is CVE-2006-3844?

Priority 50/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-2027 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in Unicode processing in the logging functionality in Pablo Software Solutions Quick 'n Easy F
CVE-2005-2479 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or CPU co
CVE-2004-2747 MEDIUM 4.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in Pablo Software Solutions Quick 'n Easy FTP Server 1.77, and possibly earl

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