CVE-2006-1061: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 21 2006(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in cURL and libcURL 7.15.0 through 7.15.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a TFTP URL (tftp://) with a valid hostname and a long path.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| curl | =7.15.0 | |
| curl | =7.15.1 | |
| curl | =7.15.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20060320.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19271
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-03/1326.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17154
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-March/msg00048.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-19.xml
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0016
- http://www.osvdb.org/23982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19335
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19344
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19371
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1008
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25318
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1061?
CVE-2006-1061 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1061?
To fix CVE-2006-1061, upgrade cURL to version 7.15.3 or later.
Which versions of cURL are affected by CVE-2006-1061?
CVE-2006-1061 affects cURL versions 7.15.0 through 7.15.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1061?
CVE-2006-1061 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2006-1061 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1061 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted TFTP URL.
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