CVE-2006-3491 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Kaillera Server via a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a long nickname.
- 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-2006-3491?
CVE-2006-3491 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Kaillera Server 0.86 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Christophe Thibault Kaillera.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3491 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-2006-3491 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3491 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q7r9-j25r-mpvr.