CVE-2006-2148 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in CGI:IRC client cookies or query strings.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-2148?
CVE-2006-2148 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in client.c in CGI:IRC (CGIIRC) before 0.5.8 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) cookies or (2) the query string.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2148?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cgiirc Cgiirc.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2148?
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-2006-2148 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2148 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-1052-1, GHSA-4p74-p8mw-x844.