CVE-2006-0489 Memory corruption in n/a
Local buffer overflow in mIRC font command allows arbitrary code execution, though vendor disputes severity as local-only.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0489?
CVE-2006-0489 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the font command of mIRC, probably 6.16, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string. NOTE: the original researcher claims that issue has been disputed by the vendor, and that the vendor stated "as far as I can tell, this is neither an exploit nor a vulnerability. The above report describes a local bug in mIRC." It could be that this is only exploitable by the user of the application, and thus would not cross privilege boundaries unless under an otherwise restrictive environment such as a kiosk
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0489?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Khaled Mardam-Bey Mirc.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0489?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0489 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-2006-0489 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0489 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5hj-m67c-qm93.