CVE-2006-3668 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in DUMB library allows arbitrary code execution via malicious Impulse Tracker files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-3668?
CVE-2006-3668 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jul 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the it_read_envelope function in Dynamic Universal Music Bibliotheque (DUMB) 0.9.3 and earlier and current CVS as of 20060716, including libdumb, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a ".it" (Impulse Tracker) file with an envelope with a large number of nodes.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3668?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
dumb openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.0.3-1.3 |
Products include Dynamic Universal Music Bibliotheque Dumb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3668?
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-2006-3668 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3668 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-3668, DSA-1123, GHSA-w57g-v53q-xw44, openSUSE-SU-2024:10729-1.