CVE-2006-0992 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise Messenger using a malformed Accept-Language header.
- 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-2006-0992?
CVE-2006-0992 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Apr 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 Novell GroupWise Messenger before 2.0 Public Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language value without a comma or semicolon. NOTE: due to a typo, the original ZDI advisory accidentally referenced CVE-2006-0092. This is the correct identifier.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0992?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Groupwise Messenger.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0992?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0992 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-2006-0992 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0992 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgqf-hpv9-9g6m.