CVE-2006-1515: Buffer Overflow
Published May 31, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the addnewword function in typespeed 0.4.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
12 affected components
typespeed typespeed=0.2
typespeed typespeed=0.3
typespeed typespeed=0.3.1
typespeed typespeed=0.3.2
typespeed typespeed=0.3.3
typespeed typespeed=0.3.4
typespeed typespeed=0.3.5
typespeed typespeed=0.4.0
typespeed typespeed=0.4.1
typespeed typespeed=0.4.2
typespeed typespeed=0.4.3
typespeed typespeed=0.4.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 31, 2006
CVE Published
06:02 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1515?
CVE-2006-1515 is considered to be a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How does CVE-2006-1515 exploit buffer overflow?
CVE-2006-1515 exploits buffer overflow in the addnewword function, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
3
Which versions of Typespeed are affected by CVE-2006-1515?
Versions of Typespeed from 0.2 up to 0.4.4 are affected by CVE-2006-1515.
4
How do I fix CVE-2006-1515?
To fix CVE-2006-1515, upgrade to a patched version of Typespeed that is not vulnerable.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2006-1515?
Users running vulnerable versions of Typespeed are at risk of exploitation from CVE-2006-1515.