CVE-2006-2007 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via heap-based buffer overflow in Winny file sharing software.

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-2006-2007?

CVE-2006-2007 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Winny 2.0 b7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings to certain commands sent to the file transfer port.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2007?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winny Winny.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2007?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2007 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-2006-2007 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2007 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gm44-4527-6rm2.