CVE-2006-2233 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in BankTown Client Control by providing a long string to SetBannerUrl.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-2233?
CVE-2006-2233 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in BankTown Client Control (aka BtCxCtl20Com) 1.4.2.51817, and possibly 1.5.2.50209, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the first argument to SetBannerUrl. NOTE: portions of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2233?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Banktown Btcxctl20com Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2233?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2233 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-2006-2233 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2233 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gc73-9mw9-ww3c.