CVE-2006-0918 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Subject field of The Bat! email client.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-0918?

CVE-2006-0918 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in RITLabs The Bat! 3.60.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Subject field.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0918?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ritlabs the Bat.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0918?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0918 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-2006-0918 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0918 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fvgq-fp4x-gvcr.

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