CVE-2006-5781 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS response due to a stack-based buffer overflow in iodine.

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-2006-5781?

CVE-2006-5781 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Nov 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 the handshake function in iodine 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS response.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5781?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iodine Iodine.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5781?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5781 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-2006-5781 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5781 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-698p-fq8p-q78h.

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