CVE-2006-6685 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in chetcpasswd via a long REMOTE_ADDR variable, potentially causing crashes or arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6685?
CVE-2006-6685 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Pedro Lineu Orso chetcpasswd 2.3.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long REMOTE_ADDR environment variable. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6685?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pedro Lineu Orso Chetcpasswd.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6685?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6685 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-2006-6685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6685 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-29g8-6h62-f7vc.