CVE-2006-0460 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in BomberClone caused by long error messages.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2006-0460?

CVE-2006-0460 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in BomberClone before 0.11.6.2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long error messages.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0460?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bomberclone Bomberclone.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0460?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-0460 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0460 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-0460, DSA-997-1, GHSA-mcg7-6fhr-xjpc.

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