CVE-2006-4127 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 14 Aug 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote administrators can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in DConnect Daemon functions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-4127?

CVE-2006-4127 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2006. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in DConnect Daemon 0.7.0 and earlier allow remote administrators to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled when calling the (1) privmsg() or (2) pubmsg functions from (a) cmd.user.c, (b) penalties.c, or (c) cmd.dc.c.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4127?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dconnect Dconnect Daemon.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4127?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4127 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-2006-4127 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4127 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w3j8-3r93-j782.