CVE-2006-6179 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Trend Micro OfficeScan web console.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2006-6179?

CVE-2006-6179 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Nov 2006. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in PCCSRV\Web_console\RemoteInstallCGI\CgiRemoteInstall.exe for Trend Micro OfficeScan 7.3 before build 7.3.0.1089 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trend Micro Officescan.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6179 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-2006-6179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9r88-fh33-q4fx.

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