CVE-2006-6854 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickCam object due to improper boundary checking in the QuickCam VC Linux device driver.
- 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-2006-6854?
CVE-2006-6854 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickCam object.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6854?
It affects 1 product.
Products include De Marchi Daniele Quickcam.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6854?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6854 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-2006-6854 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6854 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gp93-fp3x-39wv.