CVE-2006-0331 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow in the SquirrelMail Change passwd plugin, potentially escalating privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0331?
CVE-2006-0331 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Change passwd 3.1 (chpasswd) SquirrelMail plugin allows local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0331?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Thiago Melo De Paula Change Passwd.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0331?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0331 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-0331 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0331 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xpcp-ch6h-733h.