CVE-2006-2554 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the tell_player_surr_changes function of Genecys.
- 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-2006-2554?
CVE-2006-2554 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the tell_player_surr_changes function in Genecys 0.2 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2554?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Genecys Genecys.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2554?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2554 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-2006-2554 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2554 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-97wr-3q3r-8f66.