CVE-2006-5854 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the Novell Netware Client Spooler service.
- 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-2006-5854?
CVE-2006-5854 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the Spooler service (nwspool.dll) in Novell Netware Client 4.91 through 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) EnumPrinters and (2) OpenPrinter functions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5854?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Netware Client.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5854?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5854 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-2006-5854 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5854 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as CVE-2006-6114, GHSA-6j7x-gf8c-m9m3.