CVE-2006-0705: Medium severity AttachmateWRQ Reflection For Secure It Server vulnerability

Published Feb 15, 2006
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Updated

Format string vulnerability in a logging function as used by various SFTP servers, including (1) AttachmateWRQ Reflection for Secure IT UNIX Server before 6.0.0.9, (2) Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server before 6.0 build 38, (3) F-Secure SSH Server for Windows before 5.3 build 35, (4) F-Secure SSH Server for UNIX 3.0 through 5.0.8, (5) SSH Tectia Server 4.3.6 and earlier and 4.4.0, and (6) SSH Shell Server 3.2.9 and earlier, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, involving crafted filenames and the stat command.

Affected Software

22 affected components
AttachmateWRQ Reflection For Secure It Server=6.0
AttachmateWRQ Reflection For Secure It Server=6.0
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.0
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.1
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.1
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.2
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.3
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.4
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.5
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.6
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.7
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.8
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.0.9
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.1.0
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.1.0
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.1.0_build9
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.2.0
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=3.2.3
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=5.0
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=5.1
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=5.2
F-Secure F-Secure SSH Server=5.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/18828

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/18843

Patch Available

http://securitytracker.com/id?1015619

Patch Available

http://support.wrq.com/techdocs/1882.html

Patch Available

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/419241

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16625

Event History

Feb 15, 2006
CVE Published
11:06 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0705?

CVE-2006-0705 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow code execution through format string attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0705?

To fix CVE-2006-0705, upgrade to the latest versions of the affected software, including Reflection for Secure IT UNIX Server 6.0.0.9 or higher and F-Secure SSH Server 5.3 build 35 or higher.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2006-0705?

CVE-2006-0705 affects various platforms, specifically certain versions of Reflection for Secure IT Server and F-Secure SSH Server.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2006-0705?

The vulnerability in CVE-2006-0705 is a format string vulnerability that can be exploited via a logging function in the affected software.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2006-0705?

While there are no widely publicized exploits for CVE-2006-0705, the vulnerability theoretically allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

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