CVE-2006-1044 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 7 Mar 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the LISTSERV web archive interface when enabled.

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-2006-1044?

CVE-2006-1044 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in LISTSERV 14.3 and 14.4, including LISTSERV Lite and HPO, with the web archive interface enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors related to the WA CGI. NOTE: technical details will be released after the grace period has ended on 20060603.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1044?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lsoft Listserv.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1044?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1044 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-2006-1044 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1044 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j68x-f2hj-294c.