CVE-2006-7235: Teamtek Universal FTP Server 1.0.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or hang

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7235 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting teamtek universal ftp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Teamtek Universal FTP Server 1.0.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or hang) via (1) multiple STOR (aka PUT) commands, or an MKD command followed by (2) a '*' argument, (3) a '|' argument, (4) spaces, or (5) a long string. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 5e5

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-11 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

5e5 teamtek universal ftp server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.44 · 1.0.50

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.44

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy teamtek-universal-ftp-server || rpm -q teamtek-universal-ftp-server || teamtek-universal-ftp-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.44 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison teamtek-universal-ftp-server sudo apt install teamtek-universal-ftp-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.44> sudo apt-mark hold teamtek-universal-ftp-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list teamtek-universal-ftp-server sudo dnf downgrade teamtek-universal-ftp-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.44> sudo dnf versionlock add teamtek-universal-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: HP Tru64 4.0/5.1 - POSIX Threads Library Privilege Escalation
Exploit-DB: Teamtek Universal FTP Server - Multiple Commands Remote Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-7235?

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

Is CVE-2006-7235 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7235 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-2006-7235 affect?

CVE-2006-7235 affects teamtek universal ftp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Teamtek Universal FTP Server 1.0.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or hang) via (1) multiple STOR (aka PUT) commands, or an MKD command followed by (2) a '*' argument, (3) a '|' argument, (4) spaces, or (

How urgent is CVE-2006-7235?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5431 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Teamtek Universal FTP Server 1.0.44 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via (1) a certain CWD

References

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