CVE-2006-1148 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 Mar 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on PeerCast servers via stack-based buffer overflows triggered by long HTTP GET parameters.

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-2006-1148?

CVE-2006-1148 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the procConnectArgs function in servmgr.cpp in PeerCast before 0.1217 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long (1) parameter name or (2) value in a URL, which triggers the overflow in the nextCGIarg function in servhs.cpp.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1148?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Peercast Peercast.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1148?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1148 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-2006-1148 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1148 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jh3-f6g9-p9pg.