CVE-2006-0917 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can steal sensitive cookies and credentials by tricking users into clicking links that send data to attacker-controlled ports.
- 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-2006-0917?
CVE-2006-0917 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 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
Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat), when accessed via a web browser, automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information for a server to any port specified in the associated link, which allows local users on that server to read the cookies from HTTP headers and possibly gain sensitive information, such as credentials, by setting up a listening port and reading the credentials when the victim clicks on the link.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0917?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Melange Melange Chat System.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0917?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0917 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-0917 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0917 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rw8p-9rcw-27w7.