CVE-2006-5272 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted ping packet in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator and related management agents.
- 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-2006-5272?
CVE-2006-5272 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jul 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 3.5 through 3.6.1, ProtectionPilot 1.1.1 and 1.5, and Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.6.0.453 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ping packet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5272?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Mcafee Common Management Agent, Mcafee E-Business Server, Mcafee Protectionpilot.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5272 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-2006-5272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-73g2-4frq-ch76.