CVE-2006-0968 Code injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published 2 Mar 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by modifying a script automatically run by the NCP Secure Client service after connection.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0968?

CVE-2006-0968 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Mar 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The ncprwsnt service in NCP Network Communication Secure Client 8.11 Build 146, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the connect.bat script, which is automatically executed by the service after a connection is established.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ncp Network Communications Secure Client.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2006-0968 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0968 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23pq-p469-rxpr.