CVE-2006-1511 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the .NET ILASM assembler allows attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a malicious .il 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-1511?
CVE-2006-1511 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 30 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
Buffer overflow in the ILASM assembler in the Microsoft .NET 1.0 and 1.1 Framework might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .il file that calls a function with a long name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1511 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-2006-1511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28f9-43w8-v45c.