CVE-2006-4221 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4221?
CVE-2006-4221 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM Access Support eGatherer ActiveX control before 3.20.0284.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename parameter to the RunEgatherer method.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4221?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Egatherer.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4221?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4221 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-2006-4221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4221 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8rhx-wgp7-5mxx.