CVE-2006-5724 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 4 Nov 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can crash ICQ 2003b by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow in the Answering Service function via registry values.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-5724?

CVE-2006-5724 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow the "Answering Service" function in ICQ 2003b Build 3916 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in the "AwayMsg Presets" value in the ICQ\ICQPro\DefaultPrefs\Presets registry key.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5724?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mirabilis Icq.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5724?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5724 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-2006-5724 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5724 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hjfj-5586-j3hv.