CVE-2006-0736 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the pam_micasa module on Novell Linux Desktop and Open Enterprise Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0736?
CVE-2006-0736 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the pam_micasa PAM authentication module in CASA on Novell Linux Desktop 9 and Open Enterprise Server 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0736?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Novell Linux Desktop, Novell Open Enterprise Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0736?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0736 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-2006-0736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0736 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xwhx-h3gq-62jp.