CVE-2006-6361 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via crafted HTTP POST requests to the Bitflux Upload Progress Meter library.
- 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-2006-6361?
CVE-2006-6361 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the uploadprogress_php_rfc1867_file function in uploadprogress.c in Bitflux Upload Progress Meter before 8276 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP POST fileupload requests.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6361?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bitflux Upload Progress Meter.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6361?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6361 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-2006-6361 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6361 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-73wx-v625-28fw.