CVE-2006-6853 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Durian Web Application Server via a buffer overflow in a crafted packet.
- 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-2006-6853?
CVE-2006-6853 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Durian Web Application Server 3.02 freeware on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a crafted packet to TCP port 4002.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6853?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozilla Durian Web Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6853 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-2006-6853 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6853 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2wgh-9jrp-f6jq.