CVE-2006-6576: Heap-based buffer overflow in Golden FTP Server (goldenftpd) 1.92 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6576 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting golden ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	67.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2006-12-15
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: goldenftpserver

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-15 19:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

goldenftpserver golden ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.92

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.92

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 1.92 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison golden-ftp-server sudo apt install golden-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.92> 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_1.92> 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 4.70 - 'PASS' Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: Golden FTP Server 4.70 - 'PASS' Buffer Overflow (2)
Exploit-DB: Golden FTP Server 4.70 - PASS Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: GoldenFTP PASS Stack Buffer Overflow

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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-2006-6576?

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

Is CVE-2006-6576 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6576 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-2006-6576 affect?

CVE-2006-6576 affects golden ftp server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2006-6576?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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