CVE-2006-5571 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the doc parameter of cws.exe.
- 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-2006-5571?
CVE-2006-5571 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in /scripts/cruise/cws.exe in CruiseWorks 1.09c and 1.09d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the doc parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5571?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kynoslogic Cruiseworks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5571 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-2006-5571 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5571 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fm69-9r35-mwqx.