CVE-2006-4438 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a malicious LHA archive in Dr.Web Scanner for Linux.
- 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-2006-4438?
CVE-2006-4438 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in SpIDer for Dr.Web Scanner for Linux 4.33, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LHA archive with an extended header that contains a long directory name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4438?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Doctor Web Ltd Dr.web.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4438?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4438 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-2006-4438 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4438 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g69f-vjgm-8vjj.