CVE-2006-2077 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 27 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the pdnsd DNS proxy server allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not stated
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-2077?

CVE-2006-2077 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2006. It can be exploited over the network.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Paul Rombouts pdnsd before 1.2.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: this issue might be related to the OUSPG PROTOS DNS test suite.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2077?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pdnsd Pdnsd.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2077?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2077 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-2006-2077 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2077 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8vwm-pgcm-457g.