CVE-2006-0813 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published 24 Feb 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Heap-based buffer overflow in WinACE allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious ARJ archive, requiring user interaction to open the file.

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-2006-0813?

CVE-2006-0813 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in WinACE 2.60 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large header block in an ARJ archive.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0813?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winace Winace.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0813?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0813 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-2006-0813 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0813 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qgv7-v2c7-w38r.