CVE-2006-6860 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the MythControl Bluetooth interface, requiring proximity to the target device.
- 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-2006-6860?
CVE-2006-6860 is a critical 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
Buffer overflow in the sendToMythTV function in MythControlServer.c in MythControl 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted sendStr string to the Bluetooth interface. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6860?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mythcontrol Mythcontrol.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6860?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6860 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-2006-6860 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6860 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75pj-645r-579v.