CVE-2006-6133 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted RPT file in Visual Studio Crystal Reports.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6133?
CVE-2006-6133 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Nov 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio Crystal Reports for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002 and 2002 SP1, .NET 2003 and 2003 SP1, and 2005 and 2005 SP1 (formerly Business Objects Crystal Reports XI Professional) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPT file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6133?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Businessobjects Crystal Reports Xi, Microsoft Visual Studio .Net.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6133?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6133 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-2006-6133 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6133 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j25h-8cx4-j53h.