CVE-2006-6915: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6915: ftpd in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (port exhaus...

ftpd in IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (port exhaustion) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: some details were obtained from third party sources.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a denial-of-service issue in IBM AIX FTP service. An authenticated remote user could exhaust ports and disrupt FTP availability. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring, detailed mechanics, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy IBM AIX 5.2.0 or 5.3.0 systems where ftpd is enabled and reachable by authenticated users. Systems without AIX ftpd, without FTP access, or not on those versions are not supported by the provided evidence as affected. Treat this as a legacy-platform availability risk. Prioritize if AIX FTP remains business-critical or reachable by broad internal, partner, or external users. Urgency is lower where FTP is disabled or tightly restricted. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM AIX 5.2.0 and 5.3.0 systems running ftpd.; Review IBM APARs IY91787 and IY89168 for official remediation guidance.; Disable ftpd where FTP is not operationally required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 10, 2007, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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