CVE-2006-6837 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted ISO image with long pathnames, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6837?
CVE-2006-6837 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the (1) LoadTree, (2) ReadHeader, and (3) LoadXBOXTree functions in the ISO (iso_wincmd) plugin 1.7.3.3 and earlier for Total Commander allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname in an ISO image.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6837?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sergey Oblomov Iso Wincmd.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6837?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6837 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-2006-6837 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6837 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8xc-c77q-483p.