CVE-2006-1172 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Cenroll ActiveX Control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2006-1172?
CVE-2006-1172 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 May 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in the createPKCS10 function in Cryptomathic Cenroll ActiveX Control 1.1.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the TDC Digital signature.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1172?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tdc Cryptomathic Cenroll Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1172?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1172 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-2006-1172 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1172 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p2vx-82qf-m895.