CVE-2006-2838 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.6 Published 6 Jun 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute code via buffer overflow in the web console, though default settings restrict access to the local host.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-2838?

CVE-2006-2838 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jun 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the web console in F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange 6.40, and Internet Gatekeeper 6.40 through 6.42 and 6.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors. NOTE: By default, the connections are only allowed from the local host.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2838?

It affects 2 products.

Products include F-Secure F-Secure Anti-Virus, F-Secure Internet Gatekeeper.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2838?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2838 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-2006-2838 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2838 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mh9m-hcf8-jrfp.