CVE-2006-6488 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in ICONICS OPC ActiveX controls, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2006-6488?
CVE-2006-6488 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2007. 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 the DoModal function in the Dialog Wrapper Module ActiveX control (DlgWrapper.dll) before 8.4.166.0, as used by ICONICS OPC Enabled Gauge, Switch, and Vessel ActiveX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) FileName or (2) Filter argument.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6488?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iconics Dialog Wrapper Module Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6488?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6488 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-2006-6488 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6488 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3c3v-8gm2-qxwq.