CVE-2006-7096 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the application or execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the network host join function.
- 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-2006-7096?
CVE-2006-7096 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the network_host_handle_join function in host.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Klink Dim3.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7096 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-2006-7096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-7096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mw46-vq3q-m5rf.