CVE-2006-1356 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in LibVC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious vCard file, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-1356?
CVE-2006-1356 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the count_vcards function in LibVC 3, as used in Rolo, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a vCard file (e.g. contacts.vcf) containing a long line.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1356?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Andrew Hsu Libvc, Andrew Hsu Rolo.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1356?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-1356 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1356 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1356, GHSA-q25q-j6qv-cjrj.