CVE-2006-0705: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0705: Format string vulnerability in a logging function as used by various SFTP servers, including (1) Attachmate...

Format string vulnerability in a logging function as used by various SFTP servers, including (1) AttachmateWRQ Reflection for Secure IT UNIX Server before 6.0.0.9, (2) Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server before 6.0 build 38, (3) F-Secure SSH Server for Windows before 5.3 build 35, (4) F-Secure SSH Server for UNIX 3.0 through 5.0.8, (5) SSH Tectia Server 4.3.6 and earlier and 4.4.0, and (6) SSH Shell Server 3.2.9 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, involving crafted filenames and the stat command.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old but serious SFTP server flaw. A logged-in SFTP user could trigger a logging bug through crafted filenames and cause command execution on the server. The source bundle does not show current exploitation, but affected legacy file-transfer servers should be treated as high-risk if still deployed. Exposure is most likely in legacy SFTP/SSH file-transfer servers, especially externally reachable systems that still run the listed product versions. Modern environments are exposed only if these older packages remain installed, embedded, or preserved for partner file exchange. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or partner-facing SFTP servers running listed legacy products. Authenticated command execution can turn a file-transfer account into server compromise, even though current exploitation evidence is not supplied. Mitigation focus: Inventory SFTP servers and compare versions against the affected product list.; Upgrade Reflection Secure IT to fixed UNIX and Windows builds named in the CVE.; Upgrade F-Secure SSH Server to fixed Windows or UNIX versions where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 15, 2006, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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sftp-logging-format-string(24651)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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