CVE-2006-4611 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the dsocks library's resolve function.
- 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-2006-4611?
CVE-2006-4611 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the _tor_resolve function in dsocks.c in dsocks before 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a long node name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4611?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dsocks Dsocks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4611?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4611 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-2006-4611 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4611 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-583w-6h2g-rxp3.